Job Description
Foster Farms has been a family-owned and operated company for four generations. Since our founding days back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.
We are always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage employees to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.
- Perform all phases of maintenance (i.e. installing, troubleshooting, repairing, welding, fabricating, etc) to insure equipment is maintained and operating in a safe and optimal manner.
- Proactively perform line inspections, generate work orders, effectively troubleshoot and repair all equipment in an expert manner.
- Complete work orders, part requisitions, and preventative maintenance on time with accuracy and excellent craftsmanship.
- Direct/instruct lower classification employees and employees still in training.
- Other duties as assigned including building maintenance, general cleaning and/or assisting other departments if required.
- Coordinate equipment downtime, services, and repairs with other departments to ensure employee safety and food safety while limiting the impact to production processes.
- Stocking, Organizing, and performing cycle counts on all maintenance part inventories
- Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
- Must be able to perform basic math functions, comprehend equipment manuals and instructions, and read schematics.
- Physically; must be able to safely climb ladders/stairs, work from ladders/scaffolds, push/pull/bend/crouch, lift 50 pounds, and walk/stand for prolonged periods of time
- Must be familiar with pumps, gear ratios and speeds, operation of hand and power tools, pneumatic equipment functions
- Able to use welding and cutting equipment and be proficient in all aspects of plant maintenance.
- Able to effectively troubleshoot and repair
- Capable of understanding electrical controls, wiring devises, motor controls, VFDs, and auxiliary equipment.
- Understanding of electronics and PLCs is a plus.
- Preference may be given to a candidate with an L.M.E or P.J. Electrician license.
- Familiarity with Freon and Ammonia refrigeration is a plus.
- Understanding of salient OSHA standards and guidelines.
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and times dictated by production requirements.
- Must be able to submit and pass a drug test and criminal background check.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.
Training period - 30 days.