Maintenance A - Ellenwood Hatchery (Waterford)

Foster Farms; Waterford (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Waterford, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep hatchery equipment running safely and efficiently. You will direct maintenance activities, monitor a parts inventory, and perform general building upkeep to support high-quality production.

The role requires welding and electrical knowledge, the ability to lift 100 pounds, and experience in hatcheries. Training on pallet jacks, forklifts, and respirators is preferred, with a focus on safety and reliability across the plant.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years' experience in the hatcheries preferred.
• Must be able to move 100 pounds.
• Must have strong welding skills.
• Must have good electrical knowledge.
• Pallet jack and forklift training.
• Respirator training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and direct all maintenance activities, ensuring that hatchery equipment is operating safely and at peak efficiency.
• Maintain and monitor a parts inventory that is economical and within budgeted costs.
• Responsible for general maintenance of equipment and buildings.
• Maintains a parts inventory, to include ordering and receiving of the same.
• Conducts plant safety audits.
• Coordinates and complies with plant preventative maintenance programs.
• Completes special projects as needed.
• Does electrical troubleshooting, A/C and/or electronics.
• Provides hatchery relief labor under emergency situation.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Inventory control

Math skills

Organizational skills

Heavy lifting

Welding

Electrical knowledge

Forklift training

Respirator training

Hatchery experience

Tools

Pallet jack training

Forklift training

Respirator training

Job description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best
and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our
success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment,
while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Essential Functions

Pay Rate: $28.75 per hour

• To maintain and direct all maintenance activities, ensuring that all hatchery equipment is operating safely and at peak efficiency.
• Maintain and monitor a parts inventory that is economical and within budgeted costs.
• Responsible for general maintenance of equipment and buildings.
• Maintains a parts inventory, to include ordering and receiving of the same.
• Conducts plant safety audits.
• Coordinates and complies with plant preventative maintenance programs.
• Completes special projects as needed.
• Does electrical troubleshooting, A/C and/or electronics.
• Provides hatchery relief labor under emergency situation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to monitor and direct maintenance personnel so that all job requests are completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Must be able to monitor and control a parts inventory in a cost-effective manner that is within budgeted costs.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to move 100 pounds.
• Must have strong welding skills.
• Must have good electrical knowledge.
• 4 - 6 years' experience in the hatcheries preferred.
• Must maintain an acceptable DMV record.
• Pallet jack and forklift training.
• Respirator training.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company,
directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality
food and great moments for millions of families.

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