Maintenance Generalist 3rd shift, Forest MS at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Forest, Mississippi

Job Description:

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Job Details:




POSITION SUMMARY:



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.


This position is scheduled for 3rd shift. The position is full-time. The base pay will be commensurate with experience up to maximum of $25.10 per hour plus the possibility of an attendance bonus.



RESPONSIBILITIES:



• Preventively maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and alters defective equipment.


• Provides maintenance on complex production equipment.


• Responsible for controlling inventory and requisitioning appropriate parts.


• Performs maintenance checks on buildings and equipment.


• Maintains electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.


• Operate industrial equipment (skyjack, forklift, boomlift).


• Complies with company safety and sanitation guidelines.


• Performs general equipment repair and installation of safety equipment when necessary.


• Teams with production staff to encourage proper use and care of all equipment.


• Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs.


• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.


• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tag out requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.


• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.


• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements


• Must be willing to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.


• Effectively work in a team environment.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor



REQUIREMENTS:



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


• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time


• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.




We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Telehealth services


• Well-Being Support Programs


• FSA and HSA available


• 401k


• Stock Purchase Plan


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability


• Fully Funded Education


• Discount Program

All applicants must provide their government identification number so the system can verify any previous Tyson employment history.




This facility accepts rehires after 365 days and only if the applicant has not worked more than two previous times for Tyson. Tyson reserves the right to require longer waiting periods or not accept rehires based on the reason for dismissal.




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No



Work Shift:



3RD SHIFT (United States of America)


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


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.



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