Maintenance Generalist -B shift- Danville, VA

Tyson Foods; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Danville, VA is hiring a Maintenance Generalist to keep production lines running and ensure continuous operation. You will set up, adjust, and break down machinery and learn Tyson SAP to manage work orders and daily documentation.

The role requires strong communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to work in varying environments, with training provided for the SAP system and job procedures.

Qualifications

• 6 months of industrial maintenance experience or formal schooling in maintenance/refrigeration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical ability to lift 70 lbs and work in varied environments.
• Willingness to learn Tyson SAP software and complete required training.

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 document daily activities.
• Read, write and communicate effectively.
• Complete all required training for the job.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Reading & writing

Physical stamina

Education

Maintenance/refrigeration trade schooling

Tools

SAP software

Job description

Job Details

This location is not accepting rehires at this time. Maintenance Generalist – Danville VA Pay will be based on experience - the pay ranges from $ 25.40 to $36.70

Summary

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

• You must be able 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 willing to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Must be willing to use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc.
• Must be willing to complete all required training for the job.

Position Specific

Applicants who have worked for Tyson before may be considered for rehire up to three times if they meet the location’s rehire criteria. Applicants will not be considered prior to 6 months post previous Tyson employment. Applicants that do not show up on time for, tour, pre-employment drug test, post offer health assessment, orientation, or fail to reschedule any part of the pre- employment process unless arrangements are made in advance will not be considered further. Applicants that have a positive or adulterated drug screen or who are unable or refuse to give a sample will not be considered further and must wait a minimum of 6 months to reapply.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of industrial maintenance experience documented in the applicant's work experience, preferred not required.
• Candidate may also have verifiable formal schooling in a relevant maintenance/refrigeration trade in lieu of experience.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.
• Physical environment/working conditions: Applicants must be willing to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat, and reach. Lifting is required in many areas (weight depends on area.) Team Members who hold these positions must be willing to work in either cold, damp or hot, humid environments and these areas may have slippery walking surfaces. Must be willing to lift 70 lbs. on a daily basis and be willing to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours.

Requirements

If an applicant meets Tyson's minimum requirements for consideration, they may be contacted for an interview.

Relocation Assistance

No

Work Shift

B Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate

$25.70

Incentives

Annual Incentive Plan: No Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

Background Check

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Compensation

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants Only

You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Physical Requirements

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

Culture & Values

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.

Additional Equal Opportunity

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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