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