Maintenance Assistant - 2nd Shift

Sanderson Farms
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 23.7+ hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Self-motivated","Communication","Safety awareness"]

Perform routine maintenance on poultry processing equipment, including adjusting belts, replacing belts, changing pump oils, and assisting maintenance techs with work orders. Maintain housekeeping in the work area, report unsafe conditions, and follow all safety and departmental procedures. This 2nd-shift role requires mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn and become forklift/pallet jack certified, and the ability to work in wet/cold or hot/humid environments.

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Sanderson Farms
Sanderson Farms
6 hours ago

Maintenance Assistant - 2nd Shift

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Job Summary

Perform routine maintenance on poultry processing equipment, including adjusting belts, replacing belts, changing pump oils, and assisting maintenance techs with work orders. Maintain housekeeping in the work area, report unsafe conditions, and follow all safety and departmental procedures. This 2nd-shift role requires mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn and become forklift/pallet jack certified, and the ability to work in wet/cold or hot/humid environments.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform routine maintenance on equipment (e.g., adjusting/replacing belts, changing oils in pumps)
  • •Change parts or help maintenance techs with work orders as needed
  • •Perform cleanup and housekeeping tasks for the work area, tools, and equipment
  • •Report unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel
  • •Follow other duties/responsibilities assigned by the Line leader or Supervisor

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 23.7 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceOn The

Key Requirements

  • •Mechanical aptitude and knowledge/experience working on poultry processing equipment (preferred)
  • •Experience driving a forklift and/or pallet jack or ability to learn and be certified
  • •Ability to communicate (speak/write) and comprehend English
  • •Ability to work unsupervised, self-motivated, and complete tasks
  • •High school diploma (or equivalent) preferred but not required
Experience:Poultry processing
Education:High School
Skills:Self-motivatedCommunicationSafety 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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