Maintenance Intern

Sanderson Farms
United States
Workplace: OnsiteInternshipFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Self-motivation","Communication","Safety awareness"]

Support routine maintenance on poultry processing equipment by performing basic mechanic tasks such as adjusting or replacing belts, changing pump oils, and helping with work orders. Maintain a clean, safe work area, report unsafe conditions, and follow departmental safety policies while wearing required protective equipment. Complete assigned duties under the guidance of the line leader or supervisor and be prepared to work in wet/cold or hot/humid facility environments.

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Sanderson Farms
Sanderson Farms
3 weeks ago

Maintenance Intern

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Job Summary

Support routine maintenance on poultry processing equipment by performing basic mechanic tasks such as adjusting or replacing belts, changing pump oils, and helping with work orders. Maintain a clean, safe work area, report unsafe conditions, and follow departmental safety policies while wearing required protective equipment. Complete assigned duties under the guidance of the line leader or supervisor and be prepared to work in wet/cold or hot/humid facility environments.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Internship
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform routine maintenance on equipment (e.g., adjusting belts, replacing belts, changing oils in pumps, changing parts, or assisting with work orders).
  • •Maintain housekeeping and cleanup of the work area, tools, and equipment.
  • •Report unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
  • •Complete other assigned duties and responsibilities from the line leader or supervisor.

Key Requirements

  • •Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of working on poultry processing equipment preferred.
  • •Experience driving a forklift and/or pallet jack or willingness to learn and become certified.
  • •Ability to communicate (speaking and writing) and comprehend English.
  • •High school diploma or equivalent preferred (not required).
  • •Ability to work unsupervised, self-motivated, and complete assigned tasks.
Experience:Poultry processing
Education:High School
Skills:Self-motivationCommunicationSafety awareness
Languages:English

Company Brief

Sanderson Farms
Produces and processes poultry products, including fresh and frozen chicken, for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. One of the largest vertically integrated poultry companies in the United States, with operations spanning hatcheries, feed mills, processing, and distribution.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Laurel, United States
Founded: 1947
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