Maintenance Tech Trainee – Food Manufacturing

Wayne Farms LLC; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Dothan, AL, is seeking a maintenance technician to provide general and preventive maintenance on food manufacturing equipment. You will work with basic tools, follow PM schedules, and ensure compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and company guidance.

Candidates should have 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, an associate degree or technical certificate, and familiarity with ammonia systems.

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 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.

Skills

General maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Ammonia/refrigeration knowledge

English fluency

Reading drawings

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible break willingness

Education

Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

DSI experience

PM systems familiarity

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Dothan, AL, is seeking a maintenance technician to provide general and preventive maintenance on food manufacturing equipment. You will work with basic tools, follow PM schedules, and ensure compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and company guidance.

Candidates should have 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, an associate degree or technical certificate, and familiarity with ammonia systems.