Robards Plant Maintenance Generalist for all Shifts

Tyson Foods; Kentucky; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Kentucky is seeking a Maintenance Generalist to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment while upholding a safe work environment and Tyson policies. The role features a rotating schedule of 3- and 4-day workweeks with 12-hour shifts.

Candidates should have at least 6 months of mechanic experience or an industrial maintenance program, and be willing to learn Tyson SAP for work orders and daily documentation. Lifting up to 70 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to learn Tyson SAP software to make work orders and daily documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture.
• Receive training as required.
• Perform various positions as required/assigned.
• Assist maintenance supervisor with personnel and equipment.
• Assign maintenance techs to equipment during process periods.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and breakdowns.
• Train maintenance techs on equipment.
• Utilize computer-based PM program to track equipment maintenance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math skills

Physical stamina

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Maintenance Generalist Rotating schedule of 3-day and 4-day workweeks with 12-hour shifts.

Pay ranges from $24.10 to $30.15 per hour, depending on experience.

Functions

• To maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture
• Receive training as required
• Perform various positions as required/assigned
• Assist maintenance supervisor with personnel and equipment
• Assign maintenance techs to equipment during process periods
• Assist with preventative maintenance and breakdowns
• Train maintenance techs on equipment
• Utilize computer-based PM program to track equipment maintenance
• Fill in for absenteeism or assisting in other areas of plant

Position Description

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.

General Maintenance positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. Must be willing to set up, adjust and break down production line machinery.

Tasks

Must be willing to learn Tyson SAP software to make work orders and fill out the daily documentation that is required in the system.

Must have good verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate with other Team Members, producers, USDA personnel and drivers.

Must be able to use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc.

Must be willing to lift 70 lbs. periodically throughout the shift on a daily basis and be willing to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours.

Must be willing to complete all required training for the job.

Rehire Consideration

180 days wait period from last termination date. 3X rule (candidates cannot have worked for Tyson 3X before).

Requirements

Must have minimum of 6 months of mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate and/or student of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months).

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Shift

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: No

Background Check

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Equal Opportunity

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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.

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