Maintenance Technician - Hazlehurst, Ms

Job: Maintenance Technician

Type: Hourly – Nonexempt

Class: Full Time

Position Summary:

DG Foods is currently looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician. The ideal candidate should have 480volt electrical experience with a solid understanding of basic mechanical principles. DG Foods has a very aggressive compensation program based on performance. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to participate in our company benefit programs!

Essential Job Functions:

Job duties are as follows, but not limited to:

• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Performs tasks in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
• Maintains strict compliance with safety regulations and assurance that all non-maintenance employees are not at risk in the work zone.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Demonstrates initiative in recommendation(s) of measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Performs all activities of work assigned to the satisfaction of Maintenance Manager and other top management.
• Knowledge and assistance in Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures.
• Must adhere to attendance and job performance standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Job Requirements:

• At least one (1) year of maintenance experience, including but not limited to programmable logic controllers, mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Must have working knowledge of at least 480-volt electrical systems, motors, wiring, etc.
• You must be coachable because we want you to succeed!
• Must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be legally eligible to work in accordance with federal and state law.
• Must have dependable transportation to and from DG Food facilities, no exceptions.
• Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends as required.
• Must be able to always wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a cold and wet environment.
• Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About DG Foods:

DG Foods is the south’s premier poultry custom processor and portioner with locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. We are committed to being a service-oriented supplier of high-quality poultry products within a workplace that is safe, healthy, and injury-free. We are dedicated to safely meeting our customer’s needs and expectations as well as continually being at the forefront of product quality, processes, and customer service.