Maintenance Generalist Cut Up (1st or 2nd Shift) Humboldt Plant

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth services

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

On Site Day Care

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment across all shifts. You will ensure a safe work environment and follow Tyson policies.

The role requires learning SAP to process work orders and complete daily documentation. Key duties include setting up and breaking down production line machinery, performing heavy lifting up to 125 pounds, and communicating with team members, producers, USDA personnel, and drivers.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of mechanic work experience or graduation from industrial maintenance training program.
• Knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, electronics, plumbing and welding.
• Experience or certification in PLC operation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment to keep production running.
• Set up, adjust and break down production line machinery.
• Learn Tyson SAP to create work orders and document daily tasks in the system.
• Communicate effectively with team members, producers, USDA personnel and drivers.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

PLC knowledge

Electronic skills

Tools

SAP software

Job description

Job Details

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Tasks

• General Maintenance positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production.
• 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 have good verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate with other Team Members, producers, USDA personnel and drivers.
• Must be able to use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc.
• Must be willing to lift 50 lbs. periodically throughout the shift on a daily basis and be willing to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours.
• Must be willing to complete all required training for the job.
• Must be willing to be able to work long hours, climb stairs and ladders, and tow a water hose.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 6 months of mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate and/or student of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months).
• Experience or certification should include knowledge in industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, electronics, plumbing and welding.
• Knowledge in the operation of PLC's is a plus.
• Strong electronic skill set is a must.

Physical Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds. If the task is deemed to exceed the individual's ability, assistance from another person(s) and/or equipment will be used.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Hiring Criteria

Accepting Rehires: Yes

3 x Rule: If you have worked for Tyson Foods 3 or more times you are ineligible for rehire.

Rehire waiting period: 90 days

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program
• On Site Day Care Available
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible:No

Other Information

Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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