Maintenance Generalist (Madison Ham Plant)

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Madison (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Generalist for the Madison Ham plant on A shift. The role requires weekend and holiday availability with overtime when needed.

You will keep machinery running, perform hydraulics, electrical, plumbing and welding tasks, and complete daily production documentation. You must be able to lift up to 61 lbs, climb ladders, and work in diverse plant environments with extreme temperatures. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months industrial maintenance experience required.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
• Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shifts on hard floors.
• Good communication with team members and management.
• Read and follow manuals to repair equipment safely.
• Pass post-offer health screening and background checks where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Keep machinery running to maintain continuous production by repairing and maintaining operating conditions.
• Perform hydraulics, electrical, plumbing, conveyor maintenance and related tasks.
• Set up, adjust and break down production line machinery and complete daily documentation.
• Lifting occasional loads up to 61 lbs.
• Communicate with team and read manuals to repair equipment safely.
• Climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
• Stand/walk 12-hour shifts on hard floors.
• Work in Harvest, Cut Converting, Rendering and Load-out areas with temperatures -30 to +90 degrees.
• Maintain and troubleshoot daily operational problems in equipment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Climb ladders

Elevated platforms

Stand/walk 12-hour shifts

Effective communication

Read manuals

Background check / health screening

Job description

Job Details

Maintenance Generalist Madison Ham plant B shift

Must be available to work including weekends, holidays and available for overtime.

Work Shift: A Shift

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Hourly Applicants Only.

Responsibilities

• Keep machinery running to maintain continuous production by repairing and maintaining the operating conditions of machinery and industrial equipment used in the pork processing industry, and troubleshooting problems that occur in day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Perform work involving hydraulics, electrical, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, 3-phase wiring, AC/DC control wiring, welding and pneumatic systems.
• Set up, adjust and break down production line machinery and complete daily documentation that is required.
• Lifting occasional loads from 0-61lbs.
• Communicate effectively with all team members and management to resolve mechanical failures and read manuals to repair equipment safely.
• Climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
• Stand/walk 12-hour shifts on hard floors.
• Work in all environments of our processing facility such as Harvest, Cut Converting, Rendering and Load-out freezer areas with temperatures ranging from -30 to +90 degrees.
• Maintain the operating conditions of machinery and industrial equipment in the pork processing industry and troubleshoot daily operational problems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of industrial maintenance experience.
• Physical ability to lift occasional loads from 0-61lbs and perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness and ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
• Willingness and ability to stand/walk 12-hour shifts on hard floors.
• Willingness and ability to work in all environments of our processing facility, including Harvest, Cut Converting, Rendering and Load-out freezer areas where temperatures range from -30 to +90 degrees.
• For certain skilled positions, pass a HAZMAT and/or Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).
• For the following skilled positions: Instruments, Projects, Chillers/Engine Room/Refrigeration, PSM Coordinator; mechanical knowledge/background is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all team members and management.
• Read manuals and repair equipment safely.
• Can provide proof of authorization to work legally within the U.S.
• Pass a urinalysis screening as part of a post-offer health assessment.
• Compliance with background check requirements where applicable.

Additional Conditions

• Those previously employed with Tyson must observe a 180-day waiting period and a three-time limit.

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.

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.

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