Meat Plant Maintenance Helper - 4x12 Shifts

Nspproteins; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nspproteins in Owasso, OK, is seeking a Maintenance Helper to support a meat processing plant’s maintenance team. The role focuses on keeping equipment, machinery, and facilities in safe, clean, and efficient condition to minimize downtime and sustain smooth production operations.

The position requires basic maintenance knowledge, ability to work in a cold, wet environment, and strong English communication skills; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification is a plus.
• Previous experience in maintenance, preferably in a food or meat processing environment or industrial setting.
• Knowledge plumbing and general building maintenance.
• Experience operating maintenance and groundskeeping equipment.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to work in a cold, wet, and fast-paced meat processing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English with strong verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspection of waste storage area and perform maintenance on wastewater system to maintain continual working conditions.
• Assist maintenance technicians in performing routine and preventive maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, refrigeration systems, boilers, and other plant machinery.
• Perform basic tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts under supervision.
• Support in moving tools, parts, and equipment to job sites as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop and work areas.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Assist during equipment installation, setup, or relocation.
• Respond to urgent repair requests and support technicians in reducing equipment downtime.
• Follow lockout/tagout and other safety protocols when working around machinery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing knowledge

Equipment operation

Problem solving

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification (plus)

Job description

Nspproteins in Owasso, OK, is seeking a Maintenance Helper to support a meat processing plant’s maintenance team. The role focuses on keeping equipment, machinery, and facilities in safe, clean, and efficient condition to minimize downtime and sustain smooth production operations.

The position requires basic maintenance knowledge, ability to work in a cold, wet environment, and strong English communication skills; Spanish is a plus.