Maintenance Generalist MG02 - 1st Shift - Newton, MS Hatchery

Hourly pay: $20.05/hr. Weekend and holiday work required.

Schedule

Tuesday – Friday 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm. Days and hours may vary.

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

• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on equipment and company assets
• Work in various departments of the feed mill
• Stand, walk, bend, stretch, twist, climb, push and pull up to 300 lb buggies, and reach in all areas
• Lift materials (weight varies by area)
• Work on elevated surfaces in some areas
• Communicate orally and in writing
• Perform basic math and computer tasks, including data entry into handheld computer systems
• Use basic hand tools, operate power tools, and work with automated equipment, saws, sheet metal shears, drills, grinders, and ladders
• Obtain powered industrial truck certification (PIT)
• Work with specialized equipment and observe its use
• Maintain and clean machines
• Collaborate with contractors to ensure proper equipment utilization
• Complete training to set up, operate, and shut down equipment
• Undergo performance evaluations by Tyson and vendors to ensure proper machine operation
• Fabricate by welding and cutting
• Read and write to follow Tyson’s preventive maintenance program

Requirements

• Six months of operator experience with one employer in the previous 12 months
• Three to five years of related experience, with at least three years in an industrial setting
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Technical or Vocational Diploma preferred, or a combination of equivalent experience and education in a related field
• Must reside within a 30-mile radius of the facility
• Must not own, possess, or maintain any domestic, wild, or exotic fowl
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

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

Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Background checks are required for certain positions. Internal candidates will be considered first.