Feed Mill Maintenance Trainee-1st Shift

Wayne Farms; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a maintenance technician for its Elkin, NC facility to perform general and preventive maintenance on food industry equipment. The role requires reading technical drawings, English fluency, and comfort with ammonia/refrigeration systems, all while adhering to PPE and company policies.

The candidate should have an associate degree or technical certificate and 3+ years of relevant, hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, with ability to work weekends if required.

Qualifications

• General and preventive maintenance experience in food manufacturing.
• 2+ years in industrial maintenance; 3+ years in manufacturing environment.
• Fluent English: speak, read, write, comprehend.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs and work in wet/cold or hot environments.
• Read technical drawings and understand regulatory requirements for the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and preventive maintenance on food industry equipment.
• Follow PPE protocols and company policies.
• Maintain and operate PM systems.
• Work flexible schedules including weekends if needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Industrial maintenance

English fluent

Read drawings

Regulatory knowledge

PM systems

Ammonia/refrigeration

DSI experience

Poultry equipment

Ammonia systems

Education

Associate degree / Technical certificate

Tools

PM Systems

Microsoft Office

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.