Maintenance Helper

Date: Feb 27, 2025

Location:

Burlintong, WA, US, 98233

Req ID: 75725

Job Function: Maintenance

Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company now in its second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies.

Summary

Maintain, service and perform repairs on equipment in order to ensure proper operation of Feed Mill equipment and electrical systems.

Shift:

Benefits

This position has a target wage of $26.00 - $30.00 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.

In addition to hourly wage, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and understand manufacturers' equipment manuals, preventative (PM) task sheets and safety policies.
Perform equipment adjustments and repairs, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdowns.
Perform specific duties during both production and non-production hours in a timely manner with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations.
Monitor performance of equipment and inform maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems.
Maintain log books by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages in order to calibrate machinery to performance standards.

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent

Experience Requirements

0 -2 years
Reading, writing, and analytical skills are required.
Must have all personal tools and have the ability to learn to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is active on the floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine
May need to move equipment occasionally
May need to access files, supplies, and equipment
Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the facility
Exposed to all seasonal weather conditions
May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity
Must be able to climb heights up to 120 feet
Must be able to operate a forklift
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company
May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry food processing facility
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection as required

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.