Mechanic Maintenance Forest, MS

Tyson Foods; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Mechanic Maintenance in Forest, MS to perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on trucks and trailers while upholding a strong safety culture. The role requires basic mechanical skills, own tools, and ability to work across shifts and locations within Tyson's truck shop network.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with physical demands including climbing stairs and working in extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of basic mechanical or maintenance experience.
• Six months of operator experience within the last 12 months.
• Must supply own tools for minimum maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on trucks and trailers.
• Work safely and adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.
• Be available for multiple Truck Shop Mechanic openings.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Mechanic Maintenance Forest, MS page is loaded## Mechanic Maintenance Forest, MSlocations: Forest Live Haul 1 (MLO) - Forest, Mississippitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0488908**Job Details:****Functions** To maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture Receive training as required Perform various positions as required/assigned**Description**This position is responsible for maintenance and preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.**Tasks**Applicants will be considered for any Truck Shop Mechanic opening. **This position requires a current valid State driver's license. Must supply own tools for minimum maintenance**. Must be able to use basic electrical, pneumatic and hand tools. Minimum 1 year basic mechanical or maintenance skills including PM on equipment, oil changes, greasing, repairing or replacing semi tires, brake repair or replacement on semi - trucks and trailers, and minimum 1 year experience operating cutting torch and electric welder. May perform air brake, electrical and air conditioning work. Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders up to 20 feet, bend, stretch, reach, work in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather, and odors. Must be able to read and understand assignments. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. If an applicant meets the minimum requirements for consideration, they may be contacted for an interview.**The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.****The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud****Requirements:****Must have six (6) months operator experience with one employer in the previous 12 - months. Three to five years related experience with at least three years in an industrial setting/relevant work experience. A High School Diploma or equivalent to include Technical or Vocational Diploma preferred, or combination of equivalent experience and education in a related field in lieu of a Dipolma.****Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.****Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods.****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)**Certain 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.**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.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.**If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **.**Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.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 .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.**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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** - offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further - while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans**Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you've completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson's contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.