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Robards Maintenance Generalist for All shifts. Benefits start Day 1!

Tyson Foods
Robards Plant - Robards, Kentucky, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Aug 2025

About the role

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Job Details:

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

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.

Tasks\Duties

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. 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.

**Must be able to read invoices, packing slips, records of materials, etc.  ** Must possess skills to complete Tyson paperwork.

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

Requirements

  • Maintenance/Refrigeration

    • Accept Rehires, 3x rule with 180 day waiting period

  • 6B Maintenance Requirements:

    • Must have a 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)

Rehire reconsideration: Rehires must have met 180 wait period; 3x rule

Benefits include:

  • Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day!

  • Free Education starting your first day on 175 degree programs!

  • Free Telemedicine Visits

  • Citizenship Assistance

  • 401k and Stock Options

  • 9 Paid Holidays

  • Vacation Time

  • Earned Time Off

  • Voluntary and Company Paid Life and Disability Insurances

  • Full Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Insurance

  • Protection Pack (Roadside Assistance, Identity Theft, Financial Advice, and Global Travel Assistance)

  • Health Savings and Flex Spend Accounts

  • Boot Reimbursement

  • Commuter Assistance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Bereavement Time

  • Free Mental Health Services

  • Wellness Services

  • Free Chaplain Services

  • Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace

  • Discounted Home and Auto Insurance

  • Voluntary Legal Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (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 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 d

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