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Job Details:

Maintenance Generalist

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! 

Summary 

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and 

company assets, the building, and grounds while maintaining a safe work environment and 

adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

1 Year Industrial/Mechanical Maintenance experience Listed on application or resume.

Must have a valid state driver’s license and no DWI/DUI conviction within the previous 12 months.

Cold Storage experience Preferred, Warehousing and Forklift experience Preferred.

Duties 

• Changing batteries using the battery changing machine 

• Maintaining and servicing Crown Forklifts 

• Cleaning and painting the building as part of general building maintenance 

• Preventative maintenance on all equipment using required PPE 

• Logging Preventative Maintenance (PMs) in SAP 

• Completing monthly trainings – This position requires reaching level 4 of training within the first 14 months. 

• Management and clean up with chemical and hazmat spills 

• Maintaining and servicing shag trucks 

• Answering service calls 

• Ordering parts as needed 

• Troubleshooting issues 

• Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment 

• Keep up with communication via Radio, Teams, and Email 

• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• Education- No requirements, High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) are a plus. 

• Computers are used a lot for this job so while computer proficiency isn’t a requirement, it is a plus. 

• Experience with SAP, Welding, Powered Tools, Forklifts and Powered Industrial Trucks, Diesel engines, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressed air tools, and mechanics are a plus. 

• Must have a valid state driver’s license and no DWI/DUI conviction within the previous 12 months. 

Work Environment 

• While performing the duties of this job, you are regularly exposed to extreme cold. 

• Temperatures in the warehouse vary from -5°F to 36°F. You may be occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. May be required to work outside for extended times and in inclement weather.