Maintenance Mechanic B - 2nd Shift - Demopolis

Maintenance Mechanic B - 2nd Shift - Demopolis

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: MAINT
006325

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $22.25 USD per hour

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Demopolis, AL 36732, USA

About Foster Poultry Farms

Foster Poultry Farms has been serving families since 1939.At Foster Poultry Farms , our mission iscreatinggreat food andservinggreat moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Foster Poultry Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Poultry Farms Team.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic  Bwillensure production equipment isoperatingsafely, reliably, and inoptimalmanner.

This role willobserveall plant equipment withintentof recommending continuous equipment improvement and reliability. This role works closely with the department supervisors, other department leads,and processing team members,in order toaccomplishaccuracy within the processing department and to ensure that our customers receive quality products.

Thispositionexecutesprocessesthat ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting Foster Poultry Farms ’ mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles:
Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and repair all related plant equipment in a timely mannerand with minimum downtime demonstrating urgency and accuracy.
• Complete work orders, part requisitions, and preventative maintenance on time and on schedule with accuracy and excellent craftsmanship.
• Encourage good safetypracticeand ensure
  
  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) aremaintainedwithin the department and promote engagement and leadership.
• Train mechanicswithinlower classification andmaintaina clean and safe wellorganizeworking environments for all.
• Maintain a good working relationship and communication with all levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

All personnel employed or associated with Foster Poultry Farmsare responsible forthe quality and food safety of company products. The food safety and quality policies are summarized and communicated in a company handbook and at training sessions. Each new hire isprovideda handbook and attends a food safety training session before beginning work. All employees attend a refresher training session at least onceperyear.

Records aremaintainedreflecting the distribution of employee handbooks and attendance at the training sessions.

Physical Requirements

Qualified applicants must be able toperformthe following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to stand forup to 10 hourson a wet concrete floor
• Must be able to withstand a cold (40-48degree) environment.
• Must be able to withstand a hot (80+ degree) environment.
• Must be able tosafelylift upto
  100lbs.
• Must be able to work in a fast-pacedwork environment.
• Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to push, pull, bend,kneel,and crouch/squat.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must be able tosubmitand pass a criminal background check, drug screen, andE-verify.
• Must be able to read and write
  
  English.
• Musthave reliable transportation.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Musthave a minimum of five (5) yearsof industrial maintenance experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Mustbe about to perform basic math functions.
• Must be able tocomprehendequipment manuals and instructions.
• Must have a solid understanding of electronics and PLCs.
• Must be able to troubleshoot andhave the ability toread electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Mustbe able to use welding and cutting equipment.
• Must be capable of understanding electrical controls, wiring devises, motor controls, VEFs, relay logic, and solid-state devices and controls.
• Must be familiar with pumps, understand gear ratios,operate have and power tools.
• Must have a solid understanding of OSHA…