Facilities Maintenance Generalist 1st Shift

Tyson Foods; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Associate to perform general building and equipment maintenance, water operator duties, and seasonal snow removal. You will repair forklifts, pallets jacks, and company vehicles, handle basic plumbing, lighting, and painting, and support facility cleanliness and organization.

Off-shift schedules and overtime may be required. Experience with tools and a clean driving record are essential, along with strong communication and teamwork in a physically demanding

Qualifications

• Experience with general building repairs incl. plumbing, lighting and painting.
• Ability to operate and service forklifts and other equipment.
• Must have good English communication and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building and equipment maintenance; water operator duties.
• Snow removal during winter; assist with cleanliness and organization of facility and grounds.
• Repair and maintenance of forklifts, pallet jacks, company vehicles, and other equipment.
• Move office equipment; support maintenance manager with seasonal tasks and other duties.

Skills

Hand tools and power tools

Mechanical ability

English fluency

Written communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Industrial maintenance program

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

Shag truck

Lull

Company vehicles

Job description

Associate will be responsible for general building and equipment maintenance water operator, as well as handling snow removal during the winter months, general repair and maintenance of all forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, company vehicles and other equipment owned by the company. General building repairs such as plumbing needs, facility lighting, painting and assisting with general cleanliness of the facility and grounds, as well as moving office equipment will be required. This associate is responsible for trash removal from the facility as well as the cleanliness and organization of the truck sheds, maintenance shops and bone yard. Some off-shift work will be scheduled. Other seasonal work and duties within the Maintenance Department may be assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

The verifiable knowledge of hand and power tools will be required. Good mechanical ability with verifiable general knowledge of plumbing skills and general knowledge of electrical and lighting. The ability to operate a forklift, bobcat, shag truck, lull and all other company vehicles is required and hold a clean driving history. The physical ability to lift at least 40-50 lbs and stand throughout the majority of the shift is required as is the capability to work in all environmental conditions both inside and outside of the facility. Overtime will be required. Experienced Candidate must have excellent communication skills and be fluent in English and posses’ good written skills with computer skills a plus. Attention to detail work as well as the ability to work as a team member is essential.

External Requirement

6 month work history or participant of any industrial maintenance educational program. Maintenance experience preferred.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education Discount Program
• Day Care facility on site
• *Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.

Work Shift

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Physical Requirements

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey.

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