Job Description

Pay rates between $24.70-30.90 (DOE) with shift premiums of $0.50 for hours worked 4pm-midnight and $1.00 for hours worked midnight-8am.

Longevity premium of $0.25 after one year of service. Attendance Premium of $0.25.

We offer our Team Members the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
• Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• College tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
• Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks on packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with packaging machinery, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize equipment lifespan.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and implement effective solutions to minimize production disruptions.
• Collaborate with production staff to identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Document maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and part replacements, in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new packaging equipment.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and equipment components, and reorder as needed.
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in all maintenance activities.
• Provide training and guidance to production operators on proper equipment usage and maintenance procedures.
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in all maintenance activities.
• Provide training and guidance to production operators on proper equipment usage and maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have three years of related mechanical experience and or training in drives, conveyors, gearboxes, automated packaging systems, material handling and or other similar equipment.
• Must have two years of basic electrical and electronics experience and or training.
• Must have two years of experience with various types of welding, cutting and fabrication processes.
• Must be self- motivated and able to work in a wet, cool and sometimes unpleasant environment with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be able to read and write in English and have good math skills.
• Must have a demonstrated history of dependability, particularly with regard to safety and attendance.
• Must be able to lift containers weighing 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work from ladders and elevated platforms.
• Must be able to work in confined places.
• Must be willing and able to work various shifts, over time and non-standard work times.
• Must have own tools.
• Submit resume for consideration.

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.