Maintenance Trainee- 3rd Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Dobson (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a maintenance technician for general and preventive maintenance on poultry-processing equipment. You will use basic tools, read technical drawings, and follow PPE and regulatory guidelines in a fast-paced food-manufacturing environment.

Fluency in English is required; prior experience with ammonia systems and PM software is a plus. The role may involve lifting up to 100 lbs and working varied shifts, including weekends if needed.

Qualifications

• General and preventive maintenance experience in food manufacturing.
• 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• Must speak/read/write English fluently.
• Read technical drawings and work with ammonia systems and refrigeration.
• Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and preventive maintenance on food manufacturing equipment.
• Work with ammonia/refrigeration systems and maintain PM records.
• Follow PPE rules and company policies, and comply with regulatory guidelines.
• Read blueprints and interpret technical drawings to service machinery.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

English fluency

Read technical drawings

Poultry equipment knowledge

Ammonia systems experience

PM Systems proficiency

DSI experience

Education

Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

PM Systems

Microsoft Office

Ammonia/Refrigeration equipment

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.
• Climbs 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.