Maintenance Trainee

Wayne Farms LLC; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading poultry producer is seeking a Maintenance Trainee at their Dothan, Alabama location. The role involves providing general and preventive maintenance in food manufacturing equipment. Applicants should have at least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience and knowledge of poultry industry machinery. This position offers a chance to grow your skills and career in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the food industry.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and preventive maintenance in food manufacturing equipment.
• Work in compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Utilize personal protective equipment at all times.

Skills

General and preventive maintenance experience

Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English

Knowledge of machinery including poultry processing

Communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree or Technical Certificate

Job description

Maintenance Trainee page is loaded## Maintenance Traineelocations: Alabama - Dothan Planttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-59732**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** by applying online today.