Maintenance Assistant - 1st Shift

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for performing basic lower skilled mechanic tasks on poultry processing equipment to specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as adjusting belts, replacing belts, changing oils in pumps, changing parts or helping maintenance tech with work orders, etc.
• Perform cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment
• Report unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel
• Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Line leader or Supervisor

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge and experience working on poultry processing equipment preferred
• Experience in driving a forklift and /or pallet jack or ability to learn and be certified
• Ability to communicate (both speak and write) and comprehend English
• Must be able to work unsupervised to complete all tasks self-motivate

Safety Requirements

• Follow all departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC) or hot and humid environment
• Must be able to traverse the facility, including up and down stairs and/or ladders if required
• Must be able to inspect and work on all parts of equipment including top, sides, interior and underneath
• Must have good visual skills including the ability to see and accurately distinguish colors
• Frequent use of visual skills to inspect machinery and other areas as needed
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.