Groundskeeper BG01 (1st Shift) #1 - Tyson of Rogers

Tyson Foods; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Rogers, AR is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the plant premises and support outdoor maintenance tasks, including weed control, trash removal, and general grounds care. The role requires forklift operation with certification and physical labor outdoors.

Candidates with 1 year groundskeeping experience and a willingness to obtain necessary certifications will be favored. Tyson emphasizes equal opportunity employment and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in groundskeeping, lawn maintenance, or landscaping field preferred.
• Small engine repair knowledge is preferred.
• 180 days (6 months) waiting period for former Tyson Foods team members.
• Max of two previous Tyson employments to be considered for hire.
• This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No.
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
• 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.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the premises of the plant.
• Operate forklift, requiring certification.
• Weed eat, trim, and pull weeds as needed to keep up appearance of property.
• Empty trash bins outside and pick up loose trash.
• Lift from 5 to 70 pounds.
• Chemical loading/unloading training.
• Spill control training and responsibilities.
• Offal duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Forklift operation

Small engine repair knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• This person will maintain the premises of the plant
• This person must operate forklift, requiring certification
• This person will weed eat, trim, and pull weeds as needed to keep up appearance of property.
• This person is responsible for emptying trash bins outside and picking up loose trash.
• This person at times would be required to lift from 5 to 70 pounds.
• This position requires chemical loading/unloading training
• This person will have some spill control training and responsibilities
• This person will also perform duties as required at the direction of supervisor, to include but not limited to offal duties

Requirements

• 1 year experience in groundskeeping, lawn maintenance, or landscaping field preferred
• small engine repair knowledge is preferred
• 180 days (6 months) waiting period for former Tyson Foods team members
• Max of two previous Tyson employments to be considered for hire
• This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
• 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.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equipment

• Safety vest
• gloves
• PPE as required to unload chemicals
• rain suit
• trash containers/liners
• water hoses

Communication Skills: None Specific.

Environment: Work primarily outside the facility subject to elements of weather, some assignments inside facility as directed. Stand/walking majority of shifts to keep grounds clean and orderly as directed. Work with chemicals. Days per week and hours per day will vary.

Pay: $17.15 hour

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an 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.

Company Culture

Our team members make the difference. 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. 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.

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Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.