Groundskeeper BG01 (1st Shift) #2 - 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) plan

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Rogers, AR is seeking a groundskeeper to maintain the plant premises and surrounding grounds. The role requires outdoor work, lifting up to 70 pounds, and forklift operation with certification. Training for chemical handling and spill control is included, with duties also covering offal tasks as directed by supervision.

The position is typically on-site with varying day-to-day hours. Competitive hourly pay starts at $17.15, and the candidate should have experience in

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in groundskeeping, lawn maintenance or landscaping preferred.
• Small engine repair knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the premises of the plant and surrounding grounds.
• Operate forklift with required certification.
• Weed, trim, and pull weeds to keep property appearance.
• Empty trash bins outside and pick up loose trash.
• Lift up to 70 pounds as needed.
• Load/unload chemicals training and spill control duties.
• Perform duties as directed by supervisor, including offal tasks as needed.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Details

Responsibility: This position is responsible for the overall physical appearance of the premises.

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.

Equipment

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

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.

Days per week and hours per day will vary.

Pay: $17.15 hour

Requirements

1 year experience in groundskeeping, lawn maintenance, or landscaping field preferred, small engine repair knowledge is preferred.

There is 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.