2nd Shift Maintenance Technician - Liberty Plant

United States·Harrisonburgmid

OperationsMaintenance Technician

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Less than 10% Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview / Purpose and Scope The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing daily maintenance tasks, preventative maintenance,

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OperationsMaintenance Technician

Responsibilities

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Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

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Proven industrial, manufacturing maintenance, or electrical experience required.

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Knowledge and understanding of good safety practices.

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Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and repair skills.

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Proficiency in using common hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.

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Ability to perform maintenance tasks involving machinery, equipment, parts, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, cutting, sheet metal fabrication, and shop equipment.

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Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

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Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Basic math skills.

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Ability to organize tasks and, when needed, monitor or oversee the quality of work being performed.

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Ability to work with or near animal blood.

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Ability to work in all departments of the poultry processing environment, including cold, damp, wet, and changing conditions.

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Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.

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Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

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Ability to respond to emergency call-ins within 30 minutes as required.

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Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

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Prior maintenance experience in a food processing, poultry processing, manufacturing, or production environment.

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Experience with preventative maintenance programs.

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Experience troubleshooting electrical wiring, motors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and production equipment.

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Experience supporting emergency maintenance needs in a fast-paced production environment.

New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment. This role requires access to the production environment and may require work in all departments of the processing plant. The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, damp, and chill conditions within the plant. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in the production area. Hair and beard nets are required in the production area. Additional personal protective equipment may be required based on task, location, and safety requirements. This position may require the use of hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, electrical and electronic testing devices, welding and cutting equipment, shop equipment, and other maintenance-related tools. The role may also require standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, lifting, working near machinery, and working with or near animal blood.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.

All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

EOE, including disability/vets