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Maintenance Generalist 1st Shift (Forest DC) (1)

Tyson Foods · Forest, MS · 2 mo ago
Management$100/hrFull-time

Summary

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and providing technical support for machine systems.

Qualifications

  • Must have 1 year maintenance experience within the immediate past 2 years
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must have a current valid state-issued driver's license
  • No DUI/DWI conviction within the past 12 months
  • Need full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with a sense of balance
  • Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, and carry 70 lbs or more up to 120 lbs
  • May work with corrective lenses if vision problems
  • Must pass post-offer health assessment and drug screening
  • Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels
  • Rehire requirements: candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment

Responsibilities

  • Complete preventative maintenance tasks as assigned in a timely manner
  • Complete regular training and testing
  • Maintain and service forklift and power industrial trucks including battery changes using all required PPE
  • Maintain and service shag trucks
  • Maintain and service ammonia refrigeration systems using all required PPE
  • Answer service calls from the operations team in a timely manner
  • Management and cleanup of hazmat spills
  • Communicate effectively and timely to leadership as you encounter difficulties or discrepancies
  • Ensure that all product quality, authenticity and legality procedures are followed
  • Complete Annual Food Defense Training
  • Ensure safety processes are being followed consistently, promoting a safe work environment
  • Clean as you go throughout your work shift
  • Must be able to operate PIT including forklifts and shag trucks
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

  • Team members may spend extended times in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from 10 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit (up to 12 hours)
  • Team members may spend extended times in inclement weather outdoors (up to 12 hours)
  • Team members may be occasionally exposed to vibrations and loud noises
  • May spend extended times at elevated heights and going up or down ladders or stairs
  • Standing or walking up to 100% of the time
  • Team members will spend up to 100% of their working time on a powered industrial truck (PIT) and will frequently mount and dismount throughout their work shift

Pay

$24.25 per hour

Schedule

1st Shift, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Benefits

  • All Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) provided
  • Boot reimbursement after completing probationary period (up to $100; team members must wear steel or composite toe boots that conform to ANSI 75 lbs or more PSI rating with a slip-resistant sole that covers the ankles; composite toe preferred)
  • 50% of cost covered for PPE (except boots) through a catalog of Hi-Vis selections from Refrigewear
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

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