About

• Company Description
• Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.
• Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.
• Job Description
• Pay Rate: $ 29.33
• Ensure production equipment is operating in a safe, reliable and optimal manner.
• Observe all plant equipment with the intent of recommending continuous equipment improvement and reliability.
• Qualifications
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years industrial maintenance experience preferably in the food industry
• Must have all the qualifications and meet all the requirements of the Journey Level Mechanic
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English, perform basic math functions and comprehend equipment manuals and instructions
• Must also have a good understanding of electronics and PLC’s
• Must be able to expertly troubleshoot and have the ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Must be able to expertly use welding and cutting equipment and be proficient in all aspects of plant maintenance system and operation.
• Must be capable of understanding electrical controls, wiring devises, motor controls, VFD’s, relay logic and solid-state devices and controls
• Must be familiar with pumps, understand gear ratios, operate hand and power tools effectively and safely using proper PPE
• Must have a good understanding of salient OSHA standards and guidelines
• Must have knowledge and good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment functions and be able to effectively troubleshoot and repair
• Must have metal fabrication skills as well as mill and lathe knowledge
• Must be able to climb and work safely from ladders and in confined spaces
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to push, pull, bend and crouch
• Must be able to work on wet concrete floors, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to pass the Industrial Maintenance Test
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and/or times dictated by production requirements/needs
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check
• Additional Information
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.