Poultry Plant Maintenance Technician – Ammonia/Refrigeration

Wayne Farms LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a skilled maintenance technician in North Carolina to provide general and preventive maintenance for food-industry equipment. Candidates should possess strong English communication, read technical drawings, and have ammonia systems experience.

The role requires willingness to work weekends and lift up to 100 lbs as needed. Preferred candidates hold an Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate and have 3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.

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.
• 3+ years relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years experience with ammonia systems.
• Able to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the food industry.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with PM Systems and Microsoft Applications.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Willingness to take breaks at flexible times.
• Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.

Skills

General maintenance

Preventive maintenance

English fluency

Read technical drawings

Ammonia systems

DSI experience

Lift up to 100 lbs

Poultry machinery knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate

3+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing

Tools

PM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a skilled maintenance technician in North Carolina to provide general and preventive maintenance for food-industry equipment. Candidates should possess strong English communication, read technical drawings, and have ammonia systems experience.

The role requires willingness to work weekends and lift up to 100 lbs as needed. Preferred candidates hold an Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate and have 3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.