Maintenance Generalist, D-Shift (Nights) RVI-Forest, MS

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Education assistance

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Generalist for the D-Shift (Nights) at the Forest, Mississippi plant. The role involves general maintenance across the facility, adhering to Tyson policies and procedures, and rotating tasks as needed to support production.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of maintenance/welding experience, and ability to read schematics, operate power tools, and communicate effectively. This on-site position offers growth through company training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use basic hand tools.
• Requires basic mechanical or maintenance skills, knowledge in welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics & plumbing.
• 1 year or more experience in welding and industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read & understand assignments, communicate orally & in writing.
• Ability to hear/respond to two-way radio.
• Able to lift 50 pounds; climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet; stand for long periods.
• Able to work in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather & odors.
• Basic knowledge of math; able to use electrical & pneumatic power tools & equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote Tyson safety culture in the plant.
• Receive training as required and perform various maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Welding, minor electrical repair, read drawings/schematics as needed, monitor equipment.
• Willing to further education through outside training and company programs.

Job description

Maintenance Generalist, D-Shift (Nights) RVI-Forest, MS page is loaded## Maintenance Generalist, D-Shift (Nights) RVI-Forest, MSlocations: RVI-Forest - Forest, Mississippitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0485639**Job Details:**# **Shift D Nights / Hours are:**# **Wednesday: 1 am to 7 am (Thursday morning)**# **Thursday: 7 pm to 7 am**# **Friday: 7 pm to 7 am**# **Saturday: 7 pm to 7 am**# **Maintenance Hourly rotates every 4 weeks****Functions** To maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture Receive training as required Perform various positions as required/assigned**Description**This position is responsible for general maintenance throughout the plant while adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.**Tasks**Must be able to use basic hand tools. Requires: basic mechanical or maintenance skills, knowledge in areas of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics & plumbing, 1 year or more experience in welding and industrial maintenance, able to read & understand assignments, able to communicate orally & in writing, able to hear/respond to two-way radio, able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet, able to stand for long periods of time, withstand extreme hot, cold, inclement weather & odors, basic knowledge of math, able to use various electrical & pneumatic power tools & equipment. May monitor boiler and perform chemical test on boiler. May be required to read drawings & schematics of hydraulic & basic electrical systems. Must be certified to operate various pieces of gas/hydraulic motors/lifts. Performs duties such as welding, cutting, minor electrical repair, removing, replacement of motor shafts, couplings, pumps, augers, water & steam pipes, lines, & systems. Prefer individual be respirator qualified. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Willing to further education by outside training, company testing program & vendor training. Any applicant meeting minimum requirements may be contacted for an interview.## **Requirements: Must have at least 1 year of maintenance/mechanical experience and 6 months of continuous employment in the last 2 years.****All applicants must complete the final task that is separate from the application. If your application has not been fully submitted, you will need to complete any task that are awaiting. If you are logged in to your candidate profile, click on candidate home at the top right corner and it should show on the next screen the task that will need to be completed.****For Application Status please login into your candidate profile.****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 Ask HR at 1-479-290-5000**### Rehire Criteria:# · Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days.# · Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire.# · Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process.**The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud**.# **ALL INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**D 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 -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.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.**If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **.**Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.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 .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. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.**Benefits**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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** - offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further - while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans**Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you've completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute