Industrial Maintenance Mechanic ( Building & Grounds) 1st Shift- Sanford, NC

Tyson Foods; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Sanford, NC, is seeking a Maintenance Team Member to support the plant's grounds, buildings, and equipment. Training includes Lockout/Tagout before hands-on work and strict safety protocols.

You will perform lubrication and PM tasks on doors and gates, inspect restrooms, lighting, and painting, and coordinate with contractors. Must lift 50 lbs and work with minimal supervision in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Three years of maintenance experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Must be certified to operate scissor lifts and boom lifts; forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Complete lockout/tagout training prior to start.
• Lubricate and PM doors, door closers, and gate.
• Clean work areas after painting and trimming.
• Assist Safety with eyewash, ladders checks.
• Perform daily temperature checks in restrooms and sinks.
• Inspect lighting and replace bulbs as needed.
• Repair sinks and restroom fixtures.
• Paint, caulk, and patch as assigned.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors.
• Maintain audit-ready areas (pads, back lot, shop).

Skills

Flexible hours

Reading & interpreting info

Record keeping

Arithmetic calculations

Independent work

Troubleshooting equipment

Radio communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Details

Position Summary: Provides service to the plant facility related to the general upkeep of grounds and buildings. ATTN Prior Tyson Workers: Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

SECTION 2 — PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completion of Lockout/Tagout training is required before job training begins.
• Perform lubrication and PM functions on doors, door closers, and truck entrance gate.
• Clean up work areas after completing tasks such as painting, and trimming bushes and trees.
• Assist the Safety Department with checks of eyewash stations, ladders, etc.
• Perform daily temperature checks in restrooms and production sinks.
• Perform daily lighting checks and replace light bulbs as needed.
• Repair sinks, urinals, and other restroom fixtures.
• Perform painting, caulking, and patching as assigned.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Comply with OSHA standards.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Perform all work in a safe manner.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures, written or verbal.
• Work as part of a team to accomplish tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Clean the outside maintenance pad, back lot, and engineering shop to keep them audit-ready.
• Transport and pick up materials as needed.
• Coordinate and oversee work performed by outside contractors as needed.
• Any other tasks deemed necessary by management.

SECTION 3 — KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to read job-related information, including work assignments, equipment specifications, and repair information.
• Ability to record required information in work logs.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to make work-related calculations (e.g., machinery, fluid capacities).
• Ability to work competently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment such as restroom fixtures.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and via radio.
• Ability to effectively use SAP, including obtaining work tasks, entering work notifications, and entering time for tasks completed, both scheduled and unscheduled.

SECTION 4 — TRAINING (EQUIPMENT & METHODS)

• Lockout/Tagout training is required and tested by the Safety Director and/or Maintenance Supervisors; documentation is maintained by the Safety Director.
• Monthly safety and GMP training is conducted by the immediate supervisor, using materials provided by the Safety Director and QA Manager.
• Must be certified to operate scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification.

SECTION 5 — JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

• Required personal protective equipment: steel-toe shoes, long pants, safety glasses (as required), ear protection (as required), and tools.
• Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs. on a daily basis.
• The Team Member will work in harsh conditions for short periods (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, water, mud, etc.).
• The Team Member will perform tasks such as spreading salt and shoveling snow from sidewalks.

Requirements: 3 years of Maintenance experience; Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

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

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.