Maintenance Helper – 1st shift in Owasso, Oklahoma at ALLIANCE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT INC
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Job Description
Alliance Workforce Management is hiring Maintenance Helpers to support daily operations inside a high-volume meat processing facility. This role assists maintenance technicians with equipment upkeep, repairs, and general facility support to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.
Position OverviewThe Maintenance Helper provides hands-on support with inspections, basic repairs, preventive maintenance, and shop organization. This position is ideal for individuals with mechanical aptitude who enjoy fast-paced industrial environments and working alongside experienced maintenance professionals.
Responsibilities- Conduct routine checks of waste storage areas and assist with wastewater system upkeep.
- Support technicians with preventive maintenance on conveyors, refrigeration units, boilers, and production machinery.
- Perform basic tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing minor components under supervision.
- Transport tools, parts, and equipment to work sites throughout the facility.
- Maintain a clean, organized maintenance shop and work areas.
- Follow all safety, sanitation, and food-safety guidelines.
- Assist with equipment installation, setup, and relocation.
- Respond to urgent repair needs and help reduce downtime.
- Follow lockout/tagout procedures and other required safety protocols.
- Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training is an asset.
- Previous maintenance experience in industrial, food, or meat processing environments preferred.
- Knowledge of plumbing and general building maintenance.
- Experience using maintenance or groundskeeping tools and equipment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Comfortable working in cold, wet, and fast-moving production areas.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; Spanish helpful but not required.
- Experience in industrial or food-processing maintenance.
- Familiarity with wastewater systems or facility upkeep.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical issues.
- Comfort working around heavy machinery and fast-paced operations.
Schedule & Work Environment
- Full-time, 6 AM – 6 PM. Four 12-hour shifts per week (rotating days off). Three scheduled days off weekly + full weekend off every other week
- Cold, wet production environment with exposure to noise, odors, and varying temperatures.
- PPE required: hair/beard nets, rubber-soled shoes, smocks, hearing protection, hard hats.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout long shifts.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to operate equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts (if trained).
- Good corrected vision and ability to work safely in noisy environments.
Full-time positions available. Pay is based on experience and skill level.
How to ApplyApply today. A recruiter will contact qualified candidates to review next steps and available opportunities.