Red Rock Foods LLC
Braselton, GA
Estimated pay: Est. $32–$36/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)
Shift: Full time
[Source: Indeed]
Pay: Starting at $20.00 (flexible based on experience) Shift Availability: 2nd shift Schedule: Employees should expect to work 6–7 days per week initially until staffing levels allow for rotating days off. Summary The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems within a poultry processing plant. This role supports reliable operation of machinery across departments including sizing (cut-up), battering, frying, freezing, packaging, and shipping. The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and works collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to maintain safe and efficient operations. Essential Duties Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and refrigeration/freezer systems Maintain and repair equipment used in sizing, battering, frying, freezing, packaging, and shipping operations Respond to equipment issues during production to minimize downtime Assist with preventive maintenance programs and scheduled inspections Use basic diagnostic tools to identify equipment problems Support maintenance of refrigeration/freezer systems (spiral or blast freezers) Assist with maintenance of packaging equipment including bagging, sealing, labeling, and conveying systems Work closely with senior technicians and supervisors to resolve equipment issues Follow safety procedures including LOTO, GMPs, and HACCP standards Complete maintenance documentation, work orders, and repair records Support equipment installations and repair projects as needed Communicate equipment concerns and parts needs to maintenance leadership Qualifications Minimum 2 years maintenance experience in manufacturing or food processing (poultry preferred) Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills Experience working with conveyors, processing equipment, or packaging systems preferred Basic PLC exposure preferred but not required Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment Requirements High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred Ability to read manuals, basic schematics, and work orders Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, and hot poultry processing environments Ability to stand for extended periods, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs Understanding of safety and food safety standards (LOTO, GMPs, HACCP) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Experience: Maintenance: 2 years (Required) Language: Spanish (Preferred) Work Location: In person