Electrician Technician - 1st Shift - Demopolis

About the role

Foster Poultry Farms has been serving families since 1939. Our mission is to create great food and serve great moments. We aim to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. Success is measured by protecting and caring for our team, consumers, animals, and environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or upgrade/install plant instruments and control devices
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Conduct preventative maintenance and re-build equipment as necessary
• Perform broken stick observation duties in the Corndog facility
• Work closely with department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members to ensure accuracy and quality in the processing department
• Support Foster Poultry Farms' mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness

Qualifications

• Able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Able to submit and pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify
• Able to read and write English
• Able to communicate with all levels including management
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to make decisions regarding deviations from procedures
• Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of sanitation and clean up
• Able to communicate effectively and set a positive example for coworkers
• Able to operate forklift and/or pallet jack safely
• Able to maintain accurate records of work performed
• Able to operate various electrical and electronic test equipment
• Able to research, design, install, and program programmable logic controls
• Able to manage inventory and supplies
• Able to follow and enforce safety procedures
• Able to operate digital keyboards, digital metering devices, soldering equipment, and small hand tools
• Able to interpret schematics, drawings, and blueprints
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in industrial electrical field

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.