Maintenance Generalist MG01- 1st shift Walnut Grove Hatchery

Tyson Foods

Walnut Grove (MS)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Attendance incentive

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the hatchery in Mississippi. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment and assets while upholding a safe work environment and Tyson policies.

You will perform maintenance on separator and chick lines and may work in any hatchery department. Requirements include at least 3 years in an industrial setting, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and the ability to pass a pulmonary function test to handle chemicals.

Qualifications

  • 6 months of operator experience with one employer within the previous 12 months.
  • 3 to 5 years of related experience in an industrial setting or relevant work environment.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Technical or Vocational Diploma preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
  • Must be able to read and write to follow preventive maintenance program.
  • Must pass pulmonary function test to dispense chemicals and comply with OSHA guidelines.
  • Must not own, possess, or maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all equipment and assets.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.
  • Perform maintenance on separator and chick lines; may work in any hatchery department.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Safety compliance
OSHA awareness

Education

High School Diploma
Technical Diploma preferred

Tools

Power tools
Hand tools
PIT certification

Job description

Job Details

$19.25/hr. Work Hours: Mon - Tues-Thurs- Friday 3:30 am until 2:00 pm. Holiday and Weekend Work required. Attendance Incentive - offered.

Position Overview

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. This position is specifically responsible for performing maintenance on separator and chick lines. This position could work in any department of the hatchery.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
  • Standing, walking, bending, stretching, twisting, climbing, pushing and pulling up to 300lb buggies, and reaching are required in all areas.
  • Lifting is required in many areas (weight depends upon area).
  • Working on elevated surfaces is required in some areas.
  • This position works in a dusty, cold, damp or hot and humid environment and these areas have slippery walking surfaces.

Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing. Must possess basic math skills to keep accurate records. Must be able to use basic hand tools, operate power tools and all automated equipment, saws, sheet metal shears, drills, grinders and ladders as needed. Must be able to obtain powered industrial truck certification (PIT). Applicant must reside in a 50-mile radius of the facility.

Requirements
  • Six (6) months of operator experience with one employer within the previous 12 months.
  • Three to five years of related experience, including at least three years in an industrial setting or relevant work environment.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Technical or Vocational Diploma preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
  • Must be able to read and write in order to follow Tyson preventive maintenance program.
  • Must have the ability to pass pulmonary function test to dispense chemicals and comply with OSHA guidelines.
  • Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl.
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.
Additional Information
  • Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
  • Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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.

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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.

Accessibility

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 (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.

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