Foster Farms Hiring For Wastewater Mechanic-(Nights) at Livingston, CA Full Time

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $23.50 – 31.75 per hour. (Nights)

• Wastewater maintenance mechanic is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all wastewater pre-treatment and BNR plant equipment, including pneumatic, hydraulic systems and some electrical.
• Must be able to use basic power tools, forklift, articulating booms, grade all, and capable of learning to use welding equipment. 
• Must be able to troubleshoot and show a high level of communication, cooperation and teamwork with wastewater operators to maintain and repair equipment properly and in a timely manner.
• Understand process operation, with the understanding of occasional operational coverage when needed.
• Maintain operation of wastewater pre-treatment and BNR process.
• Preventative Maintenance for process equipment and dewatering units.
• Assist in maintaining critical component inventory for pre-treatment and BNR equipment.
• Work with wastewater operations to ensure equipment is operating effectively.
• Ensure all safety devices are installed and functioning with appropriate documentation.
• Truck spot solids trailers as needed.
• General cleaning and/or assisting other areas as needed and maintain safety, housekeeping and follow proper sanitary procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of building and facilities maintenance experience.
• Must have good written and verbal English communications skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision; must be able to lead small crew of pool maintenance people on weekends
• Must be able to interact positively with Plant Production and Maintenance personnel to resolve maintenance issues
• Must be able and willing to work rotating Tuesday – Saturday/ Sunday-Thursday work weeks
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
•  Must be trained in lock-out tag-out and safe work practices
• Must be able to bend, stoop walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and in confined spaces safely
• Must be able to work from high altitudes, catwalks and roofs
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds
• Must be able to work on wet concrete floors
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and times dictated by production equipment requirements/needs
• Must be able to pass a test at the appropriate skill level for this position
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to lead groups of pool employees

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.