Maintenance Generalist MG05

Tyson Foods; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Free Telehealth Services

Free Mental Health Services

Well-Being Support Programs

401K & Stock Options

Company Paid Life Insurance

Free Education starting your first day

Citizenship Assistance

Beneplace discounts

Job summary

Cobb in Eastville, VA is seeking a skilled farm maintenance technician to maintain and repair on‑farm infrastructure, with a schedule Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., about 40 hours weekly.

This role focuses on preventive maintenance for farm vehicles and poultry houses, electrical work, and keeping equipment safe. Applicants should have a year of steady work history, a valid driver’s license, and forklift certification or the ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer in the past 36 months.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean safety record.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair on-farm infrastructure.
• Perform preventive maintenance for farm vehicles and poultry houses (50%).
• Connect electrical wiring and fixtures; install lighting, outlets, and switches (20%).
• Repair/replace defective parts and report machinery defects to supervisor (20%).
• Follow lock out tag out guidelines; conduct weekly generator tests.

Skills

Reliable work history

Valid Driver's License

Forklift certified

Communication skills

Tools

None

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.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Free Telehealth Services
• Free Mental Health Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Free Education starting your first day on 175-degree programs
• Citizenship Assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace

Incentives

• Cobb Rewards
• New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Eligibility
• Earned Time Off

Eligibility and Experience 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. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview. Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Company

Cobb

Location

Eastville Farm, Eastville, Virginia

Schedule & Work Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (rotating on‑call weekends), including holidays. Hours: 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 Summary & Responsibilities

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing on‑farm infrastructure.

• 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%)

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 record Fork lift certified or able to obtain certification. Maintain maximum point level of 8.

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 & Work Environment

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 & Equipment

Power Tools

Environment

Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• 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 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, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment. Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: No

Pay & Incentives

Pay Range/Rate: $22.95

• Annual Incentive Plan: No
• Long‑Term Incentive Plan: No

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.

Additional Notes

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Employer Overview

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. 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.