Maintenance Generalist MG05U (Forest DC) (1)

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement after probation

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a General Maintenance technician for 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 8am-4:00pm) in Forest, Mississippi. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and providing technical support for machine systems with emphasis on safety and PPE.

Pay is $24.25 per hour, and boot reimbursement is provided after probation. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, servicing forklifts and ammonia refrigeration systems, responding to service calls, and ensuring product quality and

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year maintenance experience within the past 2 years.
• Must be 18+ with a current valid state driver’s license; no DUI/DWI within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
• Maintain and service forklift and power industrial trucks including battery changes using all required PPE.
• Maintain and service shag trucks.
• Maintain and service ammonia refrigeration systems using all required PPE.
• Answer service calls from the operations team in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively to leadership when difficul­ties or discrepancies arise.
• Ensure safety processes are followed and complete Annual Food Defense Training.
• Operate PIT including forklifts and shag trucks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Details

General Maintenance 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8am-4:00pm Pay $24.25

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the world's expectations of what good food can do! Safety is always FIRST with Tyson Foods and at Tyson all Team Members are expected to practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, we provide all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Boot Reimbursement after completing your probationary period!

SummaryThis position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and providing technical support for machine systems.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year Maintenance experience Listed within the Immediate past 2 years.

MVR Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• must have a Current Valid State issued Driver’s License.
• No DUI/DWI conviction within the past 12 months.
• Need full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with a sense of balance.
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, and carry (70) lbs or more up to (120) lbs.
• May work with corrective lenses if vision problems.
• May be provided PPE for additional hearing protection as needed.
• Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
• Complete regular training and testing.
• Maintain and service forklift and power industrial trucks including battery changes using all required PPE.
• Maintain and service shag trucks.
• Maintain and service ammonia refrigeration systems using all required PPE.
• Answer service calls from the operations team in a timely manner.
• Management and cleanup of hazmat spills.
• Communicate effectively and timely to leadership as you encounter difficulties or discrepancies.
• Other duties include ensuring that all product quality, authenticity and legality procedures are followed and completing Annual Food Defense Training.
• Ensure safety processes are being followed consistently promoting a safe work environment and performing other responsibilities as needed.
• Clean as you go throughout your work shift.
• Must be able to operate PIT including forklifts and shag trucks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & PPE

• Environment Team members may spend extended times in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from 10 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. (Up to 12 hours)
• Team members may spend extended times in inclement weather outdoors. (Up to 12 hours)
• Team members may be occasionally exposed to vibrations & loud noises.
• May spend extended times at elevated heights and going up or down ladder or stairs.
• We provide a catalog of Hi-Vis selections from Refrigewear to choose what PPE you wish to have.
• We will cover 50% of the cost for all PPE, except for boots, half of your payroll will be deducted.
• Boots will be paid for up to $100, team members must wear either steel or composite toe boots that conform to ANSI 75lbs or more PSI rating with a slip resistant sole that covers the ankles. (Composite toe preferred).
• Standing or walking up to 100% of the time. Team members will spend up to 100% of their working time on a powered industrial truck (PIT) and will frequently mount and dismount throughout their work shift.

Rehire Requirements

"Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a Minimum Rehire Waiting period of 365 days and are Limited to 3 times of Employment"

Physical Requirements

• Must be ready and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Relocation Assistance Eligibility

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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 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.