Maintenance Helper - 1st Shift - Raw - Demopolis

Foster Farms • Demopolis, AL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Helper will assist Maintenance Mechanics with projects and repairs. This role works closely with the department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members, in order to accomplish accuracy within the processing department and to ensure that our customers receive quality products. This position executes processes that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting Foster Poultry Farms’ mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness.

Requirements

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, varying shifts, and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify.
• Must be able to read and write English legibly.
• Must be detail oriented and proficient in mathematics.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have basic computer skills including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Decision making ability for the flagging of deviation from procedures.
• Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for their coworkers.
• Must be able to pass company Forklift assessments to obtain company issued Forklift license.
• Must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of experience in food processing; knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs and SSOPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all assigned electronic/mechanical equipment
• Support plant maintenance repair work related to plumbing, sheet metal, pneumatics, electrical and electronics, including PLC and microprocessors.
• Assist other crews as needed, maintain safety, housekeeping and sanitation standards in accordance with GMP’s, SSOP’s and USDA requirements.
• Troubleshoot by utilizing blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Other duties as assigned.
• All personnel employed or associated with Foster Poultry Farms are responsible for the quality and food safety of company products.

Benefits

• This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED