Maintenance Generalist (2nd Shift)-Gadsden, AL

Tyson Foods; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods in United States (Alabama) seeks a General Maintenance technician for the 2nd shift to keep production equipment running and support continuous operation. You will set up, adjust, and break down line machinery and learn Tyson SAP to manage work orders and daily logs.

The role requires reading and writing, mathematical calculations, teamwork, and the ability to lift 70 lbs. Overtime and weekend work may be required; training and safety adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• 6 months of industrial maintenance experience in the last 12 months or verifiable schooling in a relevant industrial maintenance trade.
• Must be able to work with others to adhere to safety culture.
• Previous Tyson employment rules: 90-day waiting period if previously employed; 3+ times not eligible for rehire.

Responsibilities

• Keep machinery running to maintain continuous production.
• Set up, adjust, and break down production line machinery.
• Learn Tyson SAP software to create work orders and complete daily documentation.
• Communicate status of equipment repairs to upper management and team.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Reading & writing

Mathematical calculations

Overtime readiness

Education

Industrial maintenance training

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Ladders

Fall Protection

Lock Out Tag Out

Job description

Job Details

Job description:

Applicants will be considered for shifts and hours posted.

Must be available to work overtime and weekends if required.

General Maintenance positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production.

You must be willing to set up, adjust, and break down production line machinery.

Must be willing to learn Tyson SAP software to make work orders and fill out the daily documentation that is required in the system.

Must be able to read and write where required.

Must be able to use math as needed to make work-related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc.

Must be willing and able to lift 70 lbs. with assistance on a daily basis and be able to work on your feet for 12 hours.

Must be willing to complete all required training for the job.

Must be able to communicate clearly with Upper Management and team members via phone, in person, and in writing regarding the status of equipment repairs.

Must be able to use Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Ladders, Fall Protection, and Lock Out Tag Out

Requirements

Experience/history: Must have at least 6 months of industrial maintenance experience within the last 12 months or verifiable schooling in a relevant industrial maintenance trade in lieu of experience documented in the work history of the application. (can be a combination of employers)

Applicants must be able to work with others to adhere to Tyson's safety culture. If an applicant meets the minimum requirements for consideration, they may be contacted for a visit to the facility.

Prior Employee Waiting Period: If you were previously employed at Tyson, there's a 90-day waiting period before you can reapply.

Applicants who have worked for Tyson Foods 3 or more times are not eligible for rehire.

Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.

Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner. Any Prior Workers that need to update their phone number please call 1-479-290-8915

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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