Facilities Maintenance Generalist 1st Shift

Tyson Foods; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth services

Well-Being Support Programs

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Fully Funded Education

Discount Program

Day Care facility on site

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a maintenance associate responsible for building and equipment upkeep, water operator duties, and seasonal snow removal. You will repair forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, and company vehicles, plus plumbing, lighting and general facility maintenance.

Position requires 6 months of industrial maintenance experience or related education, ability to lift 40–50 lbs, and strong English communication. Overtime and outdoor work are expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hand and power tools required.
• Mechanical ability with plumbing, electrical and lighting knowledge.
• Operate forklift, bobcat, shag truck, lull and other company vehicles with a clean driving history.
• Physical ability to lift 40–50 lbs and work in all conditions.
• Overtime required.
• Strong written and verbal English skills; computer skills a plus.
• Attention to detail and teamwork are essential.
• External requirement: 6 months work history or participation in an industrial maintenance program.

Responsibilities

• General building and equipment maintenance and water operator duties.
• Snow removal during winter.
• Repair and maintenance of forklifts, motorized pallet jacks and company vehicles.
• General plumbing, lighting, painting, and facility upkeep.
• Trash removal and housekeeping of truck sheds, shops and yard.
• Off-shift work as needed; other maintenance duties may be assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical ability

Plumbing skills

Electrical knowledge

English fluency

Written communication

Computer skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

Shag truck

Lull

Job description

Job Details:

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.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• - 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

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

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