Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

Sanderson Farms
Palestine
Workplace: OnsiteFull time31.35+ hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Functional/Technical Skills","Action Oriented","Problem Solving","Learning on the Fly","Interpersonal Savvy","Communication","Organizational skills","Customer-centric attitude","Sense of urgency"]

Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on large manufacturing equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, etc.) to reduce downtime. Diagnose root causes of unexpected breakdowns, replace damaged parts, and document work performed. Maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies, coordinate with managers on schedules, and collaborate on equipment modifications and test runs. Support continuous improvement and follow safety policies, including PPE requirements.

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Sanderson Farms
Sanderson Farms
4 days ago

Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

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Job Summary

Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on large manufacturing equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, etc.) to reduce downtime. Diagnose root causes of unexpected breakdowns, replace damaged parts, and document work performed. Maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies, coordinate with managers on schedules, and collaborate on equipment modifications and test runs. Support continuous improvement and follow safety policies, including PPE requirements.
Location: Palestine
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service machines, including cleaning, oiling, lubricating, and replacing belts as needed.
  • •Identify root causes of unexpected breakdowns and repair quickly to reduce equipment downtime.
  • •Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts; order and install replacement parts as needed.
  • •Maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies; keep inventory and stock organized.
  • •Coordinate maintenance schedules with managers and collaborate on new product additions, modifications, and test runs.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: 31.35 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Mechanically inclined with relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • •Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints to diagnose problems with manufacturing equipment.
  • •Good computer literacy to enter work records into appropriate programs.
  • •High communication skills (verbal and written) to communicate with all levels of the organization.
  • •High organizational skills with strong attention to detail, plus a customer-centric attitude and sense of urgency.
Experience:Manufacturing
Education:High School in High School diploma or equivalent
Skills:Functional/Technical SkillsAction OrientedProblem SolvingLearning on the FlyInterpersonal SavvyCommunicationOrganizational skillsCustomer-centric attitudeSense of urgency

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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