About Foster Poultry Farms
Foster Poultry Farms has been serving families since 1939. At Foster Poultry Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers. Foster Poultry Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Poultry Farms Team.
Position Summary
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.
Essential Functions
- 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. The food safety and quality policies are summarized and communicated in a company handbook and at training sessions. Each new hire is provided a handbook and attends a food safety training session before beginning work. All employees attend a refresher training session at least once per year. Records are maintained reflecting the distribution of employee handbooks and attendance at the training sessions.
Physical Requirements
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours on a wet concrete floor
- Must be able to withstand a cold (40-48 degree) environment.
- Must be able to withstand a hot (80+ degree) environment.
- Must be able to safely lift at least 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in a fast pace work environment.
- Must be able to work at heights up to 15 feet.
- Must be able to work with hand tools.
Qualifications
- 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).
- 1-3 years of experience in food processing; knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs and SSOPs preferred.
Foster Poultry Farms ACTION Guiding Principles
- Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
- Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
- Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
- Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
- Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
- Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.
Why Join Foster Poultry Farms?
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.
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