Facilities Maintenance Generalist 1st Shift

Tyson Foods•Humboldt, TN

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Generalist is responsible for general building and equipment maintenance, water operator duties, and winter snow removal. The role includes repairing and maintaining forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, company vehicles, and other company-owned equipment. Duties also include general building repairs such as plumbing, facility lighting, and painting; helping maintain cleanliness of the facility and grounds; moving office equipment; removing facility trash; and keeping truck sheds, maintenance shops, and the bone yard clean and organized. Some off-shift work will be scheduled. Other seasonal work and Maintenance Department duties may be assigned by the Maintenance Manager. Overtime is required. The position is on first shift and requires working indoors and outdoors in all environmental conditions, standing for most of the shift, and lifting at least 40–50 pounds.

Requirements

Verifiable knowledge of hand and power tools.
Good mechanical ability, verifiable general plumbing knowledge, and general knowledge of electrical systems and lighting.
Ability to operate a forklift, bobcat, shag truck, lull, and other company vehicles.
Clean driving history.
Ability to lift at least 40–50 pounds and stand for most of the shift.
Ability to work in all environmental conditions, both indoors and outdoors.
Excellent communication skills, fluency in English, and good written skills.
Attention to detail and ability to work as a team member.
At least six months of work history or participation in an industrial maintenance educational program.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience is preferred.
Computer skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform general building and equipment maintenance, including water operator duties.
Remove snow during winter months.
Repair and maintain forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, company vehicles, and other company-owned equipment.
Perform building repairs, including plumbing, lighting, and painting.
Assist with facility and grounds cleanliness and move office equipment as needed.
Remove trash from the facility and maintain the cleanliness and organization of truck sheds, maintenance shops, and the bone yard.
Perform scheduled off-shift work, overtime, and other seasonal or Maintenance Department duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.