Poultry Plant Maintenance Technician

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Dobson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Dobson, NC is seeking a maintenance technician to provide general and preventive maintenance on food manufacturing equipment. The role requires basic knowledge of machinery used in poultry processing, de-boning and marination, and the ability to read technical drawings.

Fluency in English and strong communication skills are essential. The position may involve working weekends and strenuous physical tasks, including lifting up to 100 pounds, walking long distances in the

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

Maintenance experience

English fluency

Reading drawings

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

PM Systems

Microsoft Office

Ammonia/Refrigeration systems

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Dobson, NC is seeking a maintenance technician to provide general and preventive maintenance on food manufacturing equipment. The role requires basic knowledge of machinery used in poultry processing, de-boning and marination, and the ability to read technical drawings.

Fluency in English and strong communication skills are essential. The position may involve working weekends and strenuous physical tasks, including lifting up to 100 pounds, walking long distances in the