Maintenance Generalist MG05

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.

Responsibilities

• Connects electrical wiring and cables; installs lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, wall boxes, and terminal boards (20%)
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments; repairs or replaces defective parts; reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor (20%)
• Follow lock out tag out guidelines and procedures when performing activities that require lock out tag out; performs generator test runs each week (10%)
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as:
  • Preventive maintenance program for all farm vehicles and poultry houses (50%)

Requirements

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, 1 year verifiable driving experience with a clean safety record.
• Maintain fork lift certification or be able to obtain certification.
• Must be able to read, write, and have simple math skills.
• Maintain good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
• Physical demands include standing majority of shift, walking, sitting, using hands to handle or feel objects and controls, reaching with hands and arms, balancing, climbing/ladder usage, talking or hearing, driving a vehicle within the farm complex, operating trailer/tractor/skidsteer/hyster, and proficiently operating trailer/tractor/skidsteer/hyster.
• Personal protective equipment required includes safety glasses, safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots; fall protection harness when on top of feed truck; ear plugs as required; NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators as needed.
• Chemicals commonly used include disinfectants such as Synergize, My-T-Kleen Barnwash, Lysol, Formaldehyde, parts cleaners, etc.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be able to read, write, and have simple math skills. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Must have a valid driver’s license, 1 year verifiable driving experience with a clean safety record. Fork lift certified or able to obtain certification. Maintain maximum point level of 8.

Skills

• Safe lifting techniques.
• Use power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Install electrical wiring and cables.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Follow lock out tag out guidelines and procedures.
• Perform generator test runs.
• Identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Free Telehealth Services
• Free Mental Health Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
• Citizenship Assistance
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Eligibility
• Earned Time Off
• Cobb Rewards
• New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs

Pay

Starting Pay: $22.95 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Pay Range/Rate: $22.95

Annual Incentive Plan: No

Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses.

Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (rotating on-call weekends), including holidays

Typically these positions generally average 40 hours a week. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Location

Eastville Farm, Eastville, Virginia