Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Maintenance Trainee

Wayne-Sanderson Farms  •  Alabama (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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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.
  • Climb 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.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

About Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 26,000 people and over 2,000 farm partners, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of SANDERSON FARMS® COVINGTON FARMS®, NAKED TRUTH®, BUFFALOOS®, FLY’N SAUCERS®, CRISPY FLIERS®, PLATINUM HARVEST®, CHEF’S CRAFT®, WAYNE FARMS®, and WAYNE-SANDERSON FARMS®. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is proud to be the “Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).”

For more information, visit WayneSandersonFarms.com or follow Wayne-Sanderson Farms on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Oakwood, Georgia
Year Founded
2022
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