3rd Shift -2nd process- Maintenance Generalist- Forest, Ms

Job Details:

At Tyson, we are raising the worlds expectations on how much good food can do.  We are hiring immediately for various roles where you will be a critical part of that mission.

Come join the great Team at Tyson Foods! Earn vacation time, incentive pay and the opportunity to self-promote within the company. Safety is first with Tyson and all Team Members are expected to practice Safety within the company.  Some of our great benefits include:

•            Competitive, Weekly Pay

•            Career Growth Opportunities

•            People-First Culture

•            Tyson Guild Education - 175+ Programs Free Tuition

•            A Safe Workplace

•            Healthcare Benefits

•            Paid Time Off

•            Longevity Pay

•            401(k) with Company Matching

•            Attendance Bonus and many more benefits to offer

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.

All applicants must provide their government identification number so the