Maintenance Technician Lead (1st Shift)

Date: Feb 10, 2025

Location:

Perry, GA, US, 31069

Req ID: 75578

Job Function: Maintenance

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician Lead where you will provide maintenance support, as well as inspire and influence the Maintenance Technicians to drive a culture of continuous improvement around maintenance reliability, while building a proactive culture of safety.

Schedule: 1st Shift 6am to 6pm

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs highly technically complex tasks and decision-making while overseeing a team of Maintenance Technicians.
Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III proficiency within 10 months of hire.
Leads team to deliver all planned work assigned. Coach, mentor and guide the team on a daily basis, including assisting with new hire onboarding. Supports a team that promotes Perdue Values and Leadership Behaviors.
In collaboration with the supervisors, provide real time direction to the associates on the team in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
Plans and allocates real time resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet departmental productivity and quality goals.
Plans, evaluates, and improves the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output.
Establishes, maintains relevant controls, and feedback systems to monitor the operation of the department.
Learn and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue.
Maintains records and prepares clear and concise oral and written reports.
Works all required work schedules.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience.

Experience Requirements

5-8 Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience.
Expert Proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging.
Intermediate Proficiency with PLC.
Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.
Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.

Experience Preferred

2-yr Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance.
Line leadership experience preferred

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, reaching overhead and/or at shoulder level, lifting (50 lbs.) and/or repetitive tasks throughout the day.
Position requires occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
Day travel to nearby locations sometimes required. May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.
When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing plant.
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

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.