Feed Mill Maintenance Trainee-1st Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide general and preventive maintenance on poultry processing equipment. You will read technical drawings, work with ammonia systems, and maintain PM programs in a highly regulated facility.

Requirements include 2+ years in industrial maintenance, an Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate, fluent English, ability to lift 100 lbs, and willingness to work weekends if needed.

Qualifications

• General and preventive maintenance experience in food manufacturing industry.
• 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• Able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English fluently.
• Able to work any day including Saturday or Sunday if needed.
• Basic knowledge of machinery including poultry processing equipment.
• Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years experience with ammonia systems.
• Able to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills with PM Systems and Microsoft Applications.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Willingness to take breaks at flexible times.
• Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently and constantly walks through the facility.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, and crawls.
• Climb occasionally.
• Environmental conditions can be very wet/cold or wet/hot.

Skills

General maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Ammonia systems

Reading drawings

Regulatory knowledge (food industry)

English fluency

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

PM Systems

Microsoft Applications

Lifting 100 lbs

Weekend work eligibility

Mobility: climbing/crawling

Education

Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

DSI experience

Ammonia/Refrigeration skills

Job description

Primary Function

Provide general and preventive maintenance in food manufacturing industry equipment, and have basic knowledge of tools and equipment, and how to use them. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Minimum Skill Levels And Work Experience

• General and preventive maintenance experience in food manufacturing industry.
• 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• Able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English fluently.
• Able to work any day including Saturday or Sunday if needed.
• Basic knowledge of machinery including 1st processing poultry machinery, de-boning, and marination equipment.
• Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years experience with ammonia systems.
• Able to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on PM Systems and Microsoft Applications.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Willingness to take breaks at flexible times.
• Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently and constantly walks throughout the facility.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, and crawls.
• Climb occasionally.
• Constantly subject to extremely wet and cold environments as well as wet and hot environments.

Preferred Skill Levels And Work Experience

• General and preventive maintenance experience in poultry industry.
• 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• DSI experience.
• Ammonia/Refrigeration skills and experience.

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.