Poultry Processing Maintenance Mechanic - Level D

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Fresno, California seeks a skilled maintenance technician for poultry processing facilities. The role covers maintenance and repair of machinery across evisceration, packaging, and wash/pack areas, with emphasis on safety and USDA standards.

Candidates must have 5 years in poultry processing maintenance, strong troubleshooting ability, welding skills, and the stamina to stand long hours. Rotating shifts and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in poultry processing maintenance or related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make on-the-spot corrections to emergencies.
• Ability to weld, arc, and heli-arc, and use cutting torch.
• Good written and oral communication skills, in English.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work from a ladder safely.
• A mechanical test will be administered to determine skill level.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and weekends as required.
• Willing to cross train in processing maintenance area.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods (8-10 hours) on a concrete/metal grate floor.
• Maintain management standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support for the Belgravia facility by maintaining and repairing machinery in various areas including evisceration, packaging, and W&P.
• Indicate the major day to day problems you encounter and the solution to these problems.
• What actions you take independently and what requires approval by higher authority.
• Determine job requirement and provide for safety.
• Help maintain quality and food safety to insure compliance with company quality standards and USDA requirements.

Skills

Poultry maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding (arc/heli-arc)

English communication

Self-motivation

Lift 50 lbs

Tools

Cutting torch

Ladder work

Job description

Foster Farms in Fresno, California seeks a skilled maintenance technician for poultry processing facilities. The role covers maintenance and repair of machinery across evisceration, packaging, and wash/pack areas, with emphasis on safety and USDA standards.

Candidates must have 5 years in poultry processing maintenance, strong troubleshooting ability, welding skills, and the stamina to stand long hours. Rotating shifts and weekends may be required.