Feed Mill Mechanic Level B
Ref ID: REF42161L
Department: Live Operations & Milling
Location: Athens, LA
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Swing
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 DescriptionAssist in performing all phases of maintenance, including electrical mechanical systems (i.e. fabricating, welding, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing required preventative maintenance.
Maintain required records, reporting in writing any uncorrected mechanical/electrical defects and replacement parts to the supervisor.
QualificationsMust have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Physically; must be able to:Climb ladders and stairs, work from ladders/scaffolds, work in pits, bend, kneel and walk frequently, work in high places, work in silos.
Lift 50 pounds
Preferably be familiar with all phases of maintenance, including electrical and mechanical systems, know or have ability to learn mill flow patterns, dry as well as liquid, be familiar or ability to learn the proper lubricating technique for mill equipment.
Be able to perform routine services and troubleshoot and repair most mill equipment.
Have some familiarity with welding and/or fabricating.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required and scheduled.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have good time management skills.
Additional InformationAll 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.