Mechanic - Ellenwood Maintenance Dept. (Day Shift) at Foster Farms

Waterford, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

28.75

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance, Electrical Knowledge, Welding Skills, Organizational Skills, Math Skills, Parts Inventory Management, Safety Audits, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Forklift Operation, Pallet Jack Operation, Emergency Labor, Team Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued team members will shine through in everything we do. Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage team members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups. Job Description Pay Range: $19.00 - $28.75 per hour (based on experience). (Additional $1.00 per hour worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am) EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE AFTER 60 DAYS! Medical Dental Vision 401K Plan Vacation after 6 months (9) Paid Holidays Company Paid Life Insurance Recognition Program Educational Reimbursement after 6 months To maintain and direct all maintenance activities, ensuring that all hatchery equipment is operating safely and at peak efficiency. Maintain and monitor a parts inventory that is economical and within budgeted costs. Responsible for general maintenance of equipment and buildings. Maintains a parts inventory, to include ordering and receiving of the same. Conducts plant safety audits. Coordinates and complies with plant preventative maintenance programs. Completes special projects as needed. Does electrical troubleshooting, A/C and/or electronics. Provides hatchery relief labor under emergency situation. Qualifications Must be able to monitor and direct maintenance personnel so that all job requests are completed in a safe and timely manner. Must be able to monitor and control a parts inventory in a cost-effective manner that is within budgeted costs. Must have basic math skills. Must have strong organizational skills. Must be able to move 100 pounds. Must have strong welding skills. Must have good electrical knowledge. 4 – 6 years experience in the hatcheries preferred. Must maintain an acceptable DMV record. Pallet jack and forklift training. Respirator training. Additional Information 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 Team Members.

Responsibilities

Maintain and direct all maintenance activities to ensure hatchery equipment operates safely and efficiently. Conduct plant safety audits and coordinate preventative maintenance programs.