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FOOD SERVICE: 2nd Shift Maintenance Generalist MG01

Tyson Foods
Wilkesboro Food Service Plant - Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 May 2025
💰 $42,900/yr

About the role

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Job Details:

Pay is $21.45 per hour PLUS an additional $2.00 per hour shift differential.
*** BENEFITS START DAY ONE ***

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

MUST HAVE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OF PREVIOUS INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE WITH A SINGLE employer within the past 2 years or 1 year of education beyond high school in the maintenance field documented in your work history and/or resume.

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

*REHIRES ARE SUBJECT TO A 181 DAY WAIT PERIOD, determined from their last date of employment, to apply for FOOD SERVICE.  

*CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES 3 OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE.
 

MUST PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS TASKED BY ADMINISTRATION.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include:

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

  • 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

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND 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.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescriptio

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