Maintenance Trainee- 3rd Shift

Waynefarms.wd1.waynefarms

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North Carolina - Dobson Plant Until 9/12/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026
Job description

Primary Function

Provide general and preventive maintenance in food manufacturing industry equipment, and have basic knowledge of tools and equipment, and how to use them. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations. 

Minimum Skill Levels and Work Experience

  • General and preventive maintenance experience in food manufacturing industry.
  • 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
  • Able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English fluently.
  • Able to work any day including Saturday or Sunday if needed.
  • Basic knowledge of machinery including 1st processing poultry machinery, de-boning, and marination equipment.
  • Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years experience with ammonia systems.
  • Able to read technical drawings.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient computer skills with a focus on PM Systems and Microsoft Applications.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Willingness to take breaks at flexible times.
  • Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
  • Frequently and constantly walks throughout the facility.
  • Frequently stoops, kneels, and crawls.
  • Climb occasionally.
  • Constantly subject to extremely wet and cold environments as well as wet and hot environments.

Preferred Skill Levels and Work Experience

  • General and preventive maintenance experience in poultry industry.
  • 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
  • DSI experience.
  • Ammonia/Refrigeration skills and experience.


 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About this role

Summary

Perform general and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment in a food plant.

Job title

Maintenance Trainee- 3rd Shift

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

food manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in North Carolina, Dobson Plant, no remote options.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

maintenanceammonia systemstechnical drawingscommunicationcomputer skills

Preferred skills

poultry industryDSIrefrigeration

Specializations

industrial maintenanceammonia systemsrefrigerationfood industry
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dobson, NC, USA

On-site City