Maintenance A - Ellenwood Hatchery (Waterford)

Foster Farms • Waterford, CA

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About The Position

At Foster Farms, the mission is creating great food and serving great moments, with a vision to be the best and most trusted food company. The Maintenance A role at the Ellenwood Hatchery in Waterford maintains and directs maintenance activities to keep hatchery equipment operating safely and at peak efficiency. The role also supports the company’s commitment to protecting its team, consumers, animals, and environment while delivering operational excellence and value to customers.

The pay rate is $28.75 per hour. The position is responsible for general maintenance of equipment and buildings, parts inventory, plant safety audits, preventative maintenance coordination, and special projects. It also involves electrical troubleshooting, A/C and/or electronics work, and providing hatchery relief labor during emergencies.

Requirements

• Basic math skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to move 100 pounds.
• Strong welding skills.
• Good electrical knowledge.
• Acceptable DMV record.
• Pallet jack and forklift training.
• Respirator training.

Nice To Haves

• Four to six years of hatchery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and direct maintenance activities to ensure hatchery equipment operates safely and at peak efficiency.
• Monitor and maintain a cost-effective parts inventory within budgeted costs, including ordering and receiving parts.
• Perform general maintenance of equipment and buildings.
• Conduct plant safety audits.
• Coordinate and comply with plant preventative maintenance programs.
• Complete special projects as needed.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, A/C and/or electronics work.
• Provide hatchery relief labor during emergency situations.
• Monitor and direct maintenance personnel so job requests are completed safely and promptly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed