Hatchery Maintenance Tech

Goldsboro, NC
Full Time
Student (High School)
Job Title:Hatchery Maintenance Tech
Organizational Unit:Select Genetics
Department:Hatchery
Reports To:Maintenance Lead
Location:Goldsboro, North Carolina
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE
Maintenance is responsible for all routine and preventive maintenance at each hatchery including controlling systems as directed by Maintenance Lead, Hatchery Manager, and/or Facilities Manager. 

Select Genetics, presents a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation. Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults to growers and companies across the world and has operations in eight US States.

  • Maintenance provides support for the maintenance function in the Hatchery. The position reports to and is supervised by the Maintenance Supervisor. 
  • Maintenance uses critical thinking, logic and reasoning to identify the problems or weaknesses in mechanical issues that arise.
  • Maintenance finds alternative mechanical solutions, through proactive and creative approaches, with the ability to direct and instruct other workers in basic repair work and maintenance. 
  • Maintenance carries out all directives in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws. All Company information will be handled with complete confidentiality. 
  • Work requires frequent bending, standing, walking and use of hand tools and machinery. Work is subject to tight deadlines and interruptions.
  • All training of job tasks will be in person and hands on.
  • The work environment includes exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes and extreme weather conditions.
  • Maintenance must be physically able to lift and/or push and handle up to 50 lbs. frequently during the day. 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Follow the direction of the Maintenance Lead. 
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures, business ethics codes, and all applicable federal and state regulations. 
  • Active listening and customer service orientation skills 
  • Deductive/Inductive reasoning skills 
  • Experience with electric meter, hand and power tools, electric pallet jack and/or other mechanical systems. Basic knowledge of HVAC systems a plus. 
  • Must have good hand eye coordination
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
  • 2+ years related maintenance experience is a plus 
  • Proven problem solving and changing facilitation abilities. 
  • Follow all company regulations pertaining to bio security, animal welfare and safety. 
  • Respond to alarms and trouble shoot issues that arise
  • Monitor equipment including incubators and hatchers. 
  • Follow the PM schedule on all equipment each week and log progress. 
  • Be flexible. Work hours may vary according to staffing levels. This may include working night shift and weekends and working at one hatchery one day and the other on another day or the same day. 
Additional required skills and abilities include; the ability to successfully handle multiple demands simultaneously, strong time management and organizational skills; attention to detail; communication skills in English including verbal, written and listening; the ability to read and interpret company policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations; the ability to communicate and interact productively with all levels of employees, and internal and external customers; the ability to work under pressure; and, the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. 
 
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