Cage Repair

Primary Purpose The Cage Repair Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining Live Haul chicken cages and assisting with routine maintenance at the Live Holding shed. This position helps ensure cages and equipment remain safe, functional, and ready for daily operations. Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Occasional Saturdays may be required based on operational needs

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain Live Haul chicken cages to ensure they are safe and operational.
• Perform basic welding and other repairs needed to keep cages in good working condition.
• Assist with routine maintenance and general upkeep of the Live Holding shed and surrounding work areas.
• Respond to additional maintenance or operational needs as assigned.
• Safely operate a forklift and other tools or equipment required for the position.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or other safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Complete repairs in a timely manner while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–5 years of related maintenance, repair, mechanical, or similar work experience preferred.
• Basic welding knowledge and experience.
• Forklift experience; forklift license/certification required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple repair or maintenance needs as they arise.
• Dependable and able to work the scheduled 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively in an industrial/agricultural environment.

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Mountaire Overview

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.