Feed Mill Maintenance Trainee-1st Shift

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

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide general and preventive maintenance for poultry processing equipment. You will ensure compliance with PPE, safety policies, and regulatory requirements while supporting efficient plant operations.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in industrial maintenance, ammonia system experience, and ability to read technical drawings. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• General and preventive maintenance experience in food manufacturing.
• 2+ years in industrial maintenance.
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak).
• Able to work weekends if needed.
• Basic knowledge of poultry processing equipment.
• Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate (or equivalent).
• 3+ years relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years experience with ammonia systems.
• Able to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the food industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with PM systems and Microsoft Applications.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Willingness to take breaks at flexible times.

Skills

General maintenance

Industrial maintenance

English fluency

Ammonia systems

Reading drawings

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

PM systems

Microsoft applications

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certificate

Tools

DSI

Ammonia/Refrigeration systems

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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.

Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer.

By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.

Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.