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Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Nation's third-largest poultry producer

Maintenance Mechanic

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHazlehurst, MS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of large manufacturing equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.
  • Have relevant mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Read and understand schematics and blueprints to diagnose manufacturing equipment problems.
  • Use computer systems to enter work records.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization.
  • Resolve most issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Organize and prioritize projects with planning skills and attention to detail.
  • Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment in mandatory areas.
  • Work extended shifts, including holidays, weekends, and other extended periods, as business needs require.
  • Work in cold, humid, hot, and dusty environments as needed.
  • Stand, walk, crawl, stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
  • Visually inspect machines.
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, including cleaning, oiling, lubricating, and changing belts as necessary.
  • Identify the root causes of unexpected machine breakdowns and repair equipment quickly and efficiently to reduce downtime.
  • Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts; order and install replacement parts as needed.
  • Prepare reports documenting work performed.
  • Clean, organize, inventory, and stock shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
  • Coordinate with managers to schedule regular machine maintenance.
  • Collaborate with department heads regarding new products and required equipment modifications.
  • Make necessary modifications, implement test runs, review test results with the product manager, and make additional machinery alterations as required.
  • Identify improvement opportunities, present them to the appropriate leader, and implement, lead, or participate in solution implementation.

Desired Qualifications

  • A vocational certificate in an appropriate field, such as welding, maintenance, or electrical.
  • Multilingual ability.

About the Company

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Nation's third-largest poultry producer

Wayne-Sanderson Farms raises and processes chicken for retail, foodservice, and institutions. It runs 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas, with more than 26,000 employees. The company markets a wide range of chicken products under brands like Wayne Farms, Sanderson Farms, Covington Farms, Platinum Harvest, Chef’s Craft, and Naked Truth, from standard fresh cuts to premium and gourmet options. Its goal is to provide affordable, high-quality poultry while maintaining integrity and responsible farming and workplace practices throughout its operations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Oakwood, GA
Founded
2022

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