Lead-Truck Shop Mechanic

Wayne Farms

11d

About The Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Primarily responsible for preventive maintenance and service of equipment; minor repairs and assist the mechanics. Passed Level 2 NOCTI Vehicle Mechanic test. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Performs preventive maintenance on all company tractors and trailers (Feed Mill & Live Haul), light pick-up trucks, cars, and loaders, including but not limited to:servicing all vehicles, including but not limited to: changing oil and filters (oil, fuel, air, water, power steering, transmission, hydraulic, etc…); air fittings;greasing tractors, trailers, loaders, pick-up trucks, cars, etc. ensuring proper fluid levels, proper functioning of all lights and brakes, etc. Helps other mechanics as needed; picks up parts; replaces mud flaps. Complete mandatory paperwork. Sweeps truck shop and keeps work area clean. Other duties as assigned. A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.

Requirements

• Passed Level 2 NOCTI Vehicle Mechanic test
• Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Organized worker (i.e., sweep, clean shop, etc…)
• Must have own tools
• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Stand up to 8 hours
• Lift up to 60 lbs
• Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)
• Work around raw, live animal odors

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience
• Basic math functions and skills

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on all company tractors and trailers (Feed Mill & Live Haul), light pick-up trucks, cars, and loaders
• Servicing all vehicles, including but not limited to: changing oil and filters (oil, fuel, air, water, power steering, transmission, hydraulic, etc…)
• Ensuring proper fluid levels, proper functioning of all lights and brakes, etc
• Helps other mechanics as needed
• Picks up parts
• Replaces mud flaps
• Complete mandatory paperwork
• Sweeps truck shop and keeps work area clean
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees