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Form of workLocationBirmingham, Alabama
Description
Mayfield Dairy Farms has an immediate job opening on 1st Shift for a multi-craft plant maintenance mechanic responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs on all property and production assets while following all food safety and plant safety protocols and regulations. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity.
Typical work schedule on 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 4:00 AM - 2:30 PM plus every other Saturday
OUR MECHANICS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:
- $28-34 per hour, depending on skills and experience
- $1,500 signing bonus
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits beginning on the 1st day of the month following hire date
- 401(k) with company contribution after 60 days of employment
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Fast-paced, challenging work
- On-the-job training
- Safety and technical training for skills advancement
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniforms provided
- Work for dairy farm families
Mayfield Dairy Farms is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Mayfield Dairy Farms in Birmingham, AL, we create ice cream products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Technical licenses or certifications preferred
- Three or more years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry
- Three or more years of experience with one or more technical experiences: Ammonia refrigeration, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC
- Three or more years of experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
- Must be able to handle basic hand tools
- Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume
- May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
- Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug and criminal background check
DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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