Maintenance Technician at Koch Foods in Montgomery, Alabama

Job Description:

In 1985, Koch Foods started as a one-room chicken de-boning and cutting operation with 13 employees. We’ve grown to be one of the top poultry processors in the U.S., but the core of who we are remains unchanged: a team that is adept, reliable and service oriented.

A poultry plant Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for ensuring all equipment is operational, and working properly, and completing all repairs in a timely manner.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform daily maintenance of equipment and facilities


• Record and document all maintenance performed


• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance


• Rebuild equipment as requested


• All other relevant duties and projects as requested

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with technical certification preferred


• Good communication skills


• 1+ years previous manufacturing repair experience, preferably within poultry industry


• 1+ years mechanical diagnostics and repair experience


• Knowledge and experience with troubleshooting three wire circuits


• Knowledge of metal fabrication and design


• Self starter with ability to work with little supervision

Physical/Environmental Factors:

• Cold, damp, humid environment with temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees


• Exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels


• Exposure to strong odors, including ammonia


• Climb stairs, frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, twist, push, pull and lift

Benefits available after probationary period of employment:

• Paid Weekly


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off after 1 year of employment


• Employee Purchase Program

Other:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.

Koch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with technical certification preferred


• Good communication skills


• 1+ years previous manufacturing repair experience, preferably within poultry industry


• 1+ years mechanical diagnostics and repair experience


• Knowledge and experience with troubleshooting three wire circuits


• Knowledge of metal fabrication and design


• Self starter with ability to work with little supervision

Benefits available after probationary period of employment:

• Paid Weekly


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off after 1 year of employment


• Employee Purchase Program