Maintenance Generalist MG05

Tyson Foods; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K & Stock Options

Free Education starting day 1

Disability Insurance

Telehealth Services

Life Insurance

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb at the Pocomoke Farm in Maryland is seeking a maintenance technician to keep on‑farm infrastructure in good working order. The role involves preventive maintenance on farm vehicles and poultry facilities, wiring tasks, and routine safety procedures.

Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and at least 1 year of driving experience, with forklift certification or the ability to obtain it. Expect a full-time schedule with on‑call requirements and strict biosecurity policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Valid driver's license with reliable driving history.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the farm location.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance for farm vehicles and poultry houses (50%).
• Connect electrical wiring and install lighting, outlets, switches, and panels (20%).
• Adjust devices, repair parts, and report defects to supervisor (20%).
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and conduct weekly generator tests (10%).

Skills

Valid Driver's License

1 year driving experience

Forklift certification

Read, write and basic math

Strong communication skills

Tools

Forklift

Basic electrical wiring tools

Job description

Job Details:Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire!Starting Pay : $22.95 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.What’s in it for you?Our competitive benefits include:Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityFree Telehealth ServicesFree Mental Health ServicesWell-Being Support Programs401K & Stock OptionsCompany Paid Life InsuranceFree Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programsCitizenship AssistanceDiscounts on thousands of programs and services through BeneplaceAdditionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Cobb family!Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.Requirements: Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months. Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.Company: CobbThis 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.Location: Pocomoke Farm, Pocomoke, MDSchedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (rotating on-call weekends), including holidaysHours: 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Typically these positions generally average 40 hours a week.Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.Position SummaryThis position is responsible for maintaining and repairing on-farm infrastructure.Minimum Requirements:Education: Must be able to read, write, and have simple math [addition, subtraction, multiplication and division] skills.Must have good oral and written communication skills.Must have Valid Driver’s License, 1 year verifiable Driving experience with clean safety recordFork lift certified or able to obtain certification.Maintain maximum point level of 8Essential Duties and Responsibilities :Responsible for preventive maintenance program for all farm vehicles and poultry houses (50%)Connects electrical wiring and cables; installs lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, wall boxes, and terminal boards (20%)Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments; repairs or replaces defective parts; reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor (20%)Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: Follow lock out tag out guidelines and procedures when performing activities that require lock out tag out; performs generator test runs each week (10%)Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements :The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.Physical Demands and Work Environment :Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift and/or move, up to 50 pounds to move items such as vehicle parts, fan motors, tools, etc.; tools, such pallet jacks, may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 2000 pounds such as skids of supplies, various on-farm equipment, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex; proficiently operate trailer/tractor/skidsteer/hyster. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Tools and Equipment: Power ToolsEnvironment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required; fall protection harness when on top of feed truck. Ear plugs will be used as required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants such as Synergize, My-T-Kleen Barnwash, Lysol, Formaldehyde, parts cleaners, etc.Safety: Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respitory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment. Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.Relocation Assistance Eligible:NoWork Shift:1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Pay Range/Rate:Incentives:Annual Incentive Plan:NoLong-Term Incentive Plan:NoCertain 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.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.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.CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection.