Maintenance Generalist MG02, 1st Shift

About the role

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. This position could work in any department of the feed mill.

Responsibilities

• Standing, walking, bending, stretching, twisting, climbing, pushing and pulling up to 300lb buggies, and reaching are required in all areas.
• Lifting is required in many areas (weight depends upon area).
• Working on elevated surfaces is required in some areas.
• Communicate both orally and in writing.
• Possess basic math and computer skills.
• Enter data into handheld computer system.
• Use basic hand tools, operate power tools and all automated equipment, saws, sheet metal shears, drills, grinders and ladders as needed.
• Observe the use of specialized equipment and ensure proper utilization.
• Keep machines maintained and clean.
• Work alongside contractors to ensure equipment is being properly utilized.
• Must be able to obtain powered industrial truck certification (PIT).
• Perform tasks as per Tyson and vendor evaluations to ensure machines are being operated properly.

Requirements

• Six (6) months operator experience with one employer in the previous 12-months.
• Three to five years related experience with at least three years in an industrial setting/relevant work experience.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent to include Technical or Vocational Diploma preferred, or combination of equivalent experience and education in a related field in lieu of a Diploma.

Qualifications

• Must reside in a 30-mile radius of the facility.
• Must have the ability to fabricate by welding and cutting.
• Must be able to read and write in order to follow Tyson preventive maintenance program.
• Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl to be considered.

Skills

• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, operate power tools and all automated equipment.
• Ability to obtain powered industrial truck certification (PIT).
• Ability to fabricate by welding and cutting.
• Ability to read and write in order to follow Tyson preventive maintenance program.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.

Pay

• $20.05/hr.
• Weekend and holiday work require additional compensation.

Schedule

• 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Relocation Assistance

• Eligible: No

Rehire Criteria

• Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days.
• If you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire.

Applicant Selection Process

• Complete the final task that is separate from the application.
• Log in to your candidate profile to view the task that needs to be completed.
• Select SMS text messaging during the application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner.
• If you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more, you will not be eligible for rehire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Unsolicited Assistance

• Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States.