Maintenance Generalist 1st Shift/Full Time/Dyer, TN
Tyson FoodsAbout the role
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Job Details:
This position will be responsible for the day to day operation of equipment within the assigned area. The ability to drive and improve performance of the process in a proactive manner and avoids gaps in the process while ensuring quality and integrity of the Tyson Brand. Willingness to lead and direct team members as needed. Perform standard checks established for operations. HACCP understanding and guidance around work practices. Sanitation skills and responsibility to clean and set up equipment. Mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain the basic functionality to keep forward flow of the process. This position will require basic reading and general safety. Must be able to communicate well with others and the Supervisor.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Skills:
- Mechanical Ability to setup, operate and trouble shoot equipment
- Sanitation responsibilities, disassemble equipment, Clean per Sanitation Program, Sanitize and Reassemble equipment for operation
- Functional ability to understand the operational flow of direct materials and process the product
- Learn all jobs to fill in as needed
- Lead by example and direct team members assigned in area of responsibility
- Work collaboratively with others to ensure proper work environment
- Actively engage the Tyson Production System
- Ability to work and lead safety activities
- Process product per the quality specifications
- Perform basic maintenance activities (reliability)
Training Requirements:
- Demonstrate the ability to routinely deliver
- Power Train
- Conveyor
- Trouble Shooting
- Basic Repair
- Understanding of Electrical and PLC functions
- Lubrication
- Sanitation
Requirements: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of mechanical work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least one year).
180 days wait period from last termination date.
3X rule (candidates cannot have worked for Tyson 3X before)
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
1ST 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 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.
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