Maintenance Lead (SWINGS)

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, but 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.

Pay Rate: $34.50/hour

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00 pm-11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

• Ensure facilities/plant/production equipment is operating in a safe and optimal manner.
• Effectively troubleshoot and repair all equipment in an expert manner.
• Carry out preventative maintenance efficiently and expertly.
• Operate, monitor, and repair refrigeration equipment and support systems to facilitate production requirements.
• Maintain refrigeration and related equipment/system through preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Repair/maintain boilers, plant heat, ventilation, waste water systems, air conditioning, related equipment.
• Repair and maintain support machinery in an in an efficient/safe manner which meets regulatory requirements.
• Assure safety and integrity of all facility fire protection systems.
• Carry out and document environmental, PSM, refrigeration, boiler, and waste water systems inspections/audits.
• Oversee chemical, oil, and material waste hauling and programs.
• Interact with production, co-workers, and vendors/contractors in an efficient, safe, and professional manner.

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or two years technical school specializing in industrial ammonia refrigeration operation.
• Have five years hands-on industrial ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Have three years hands on experience of industrial boiler operation of low and high pressure systems.
• Have in-depth knowledge/experience of waste water treatment, fire protection systems and adjustment rates.
• Must have advanced knowledge of three phase motors, motor control, wrapping and food processing equipment.
• Must be familiar with pumps, understanding of gear ratios/speeds, and operation of hand and power tools.
• Be able to use welding/cutting equipment, and be proficient in all aspects of plant maintenance.
• Be able to read electrical and mechanical schematics and troubleshoot effectively.
• Must have a good understanding of safe work practices, PPE, and knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Be able to read, understand, and implement written instructions and procedures in English.
• Have effective communication skills and be able to work effectively in a group setting or independently.
• Be able to work flexible hours and able to work in all three shifts.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong mathematical aptitude.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive math/reading test.
• Be able to stand for prolong periods (8-10 hours) on concrete/metal grate floors and work in the cold/heat.
• Must have capability of acquiring boiler operation license.
• A mechanical test will be administered and utilized to determine the skill level

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.