Cage Repair

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a maintenance-focused individual to clean, repair, and prepare cages for live haul trailers. The role involves following DOT and animal welfare guidelines, performing necessary paperwork, and operating heavy yard equipment.

You will work in an environment requiring stamina and attention to safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior cage maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Must have relative maintenance experience (cutting, grinding, welding).
• Basic math literacy is required.
• Strong work ethic, honesty and character are essential.
• Ability to operate yard equipment (forklift, yard truck, tractor).
• Ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize live haul trailers and cages.
• Process paperwork such as work orders and charge parts.
• Inspect and repair cages per DOT and animal welfare guidelines.
• Drive heavy duty equipment safely.
• Maintain a neat and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Basic math

Work ethic

Operate yard equipment

Self-motivated

Night/weekend shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for cleaning, maintaining, repairing and prepping cages for live haul trailers.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Clean and sanitize live haul trailers and cages.
• Perform all necessary paperwork associated with assigned job (i.e. work orders, charge parts, etc.).
• Inspect and repair cages, adhering to DOT and animal welfare guidelines and regulations.
• Drive various heavy duty equipment pieces safely.
• General housekeeping duties, maintaining neat, clean and orderly work area.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Relative maintenance experience (e.g. cutting, grinding, welding, etc.).
• Basic math functions and skills.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Ability to operate yard equipment (e.g. forklift, yard truck, tractor, etc.)
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous cage maintenance experience.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand up to 8 hours.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor environment.
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
• Work around raw, live animal odors.
• Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.