Cobb- Maintenance Generalist

About the role

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the farms underlying framework and features of its systems, houses, office, mechanical needs, and preventative measures. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preventive maintenance program for systems and houses in assigned areas.
• Adjusts or replaces parts on devices and control instruments, repairs or replaces defective parts; reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Connects electrical wiring and cables, installs lighting, switches, wall boxes, terminal boards, waterlines, gas lines, feed lines, heaters, fans, motors, belt replacements, and curtains.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice such as: follows lock out/tag out guidelines and procedures; performs weekly testing of generators.

Requirements

• Must have at least 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
• If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
• Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
• Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days. Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.
• No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing.
• Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
• Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to move items such as fan motors, tools such as pallet jacks, etc.; may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 2000 pounds, such as skids of supplies, various on-farm equipment, etc.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand the majority of the shift on multiple floor surfaces (concrete floor, shavings, etc.); walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climb (ladder usage); stoop/bend; talk and hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex; proficiently operate a tractor/trailer.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Tools and Equipment

• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles and/or glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and farm issued footwear are required.
• Ear plugs will be used as needed.
• Chemicals commonly used: Disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, Clorox Wipes, parts cleaner, etc.

Safety

• Team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

• No Work Shift 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)