Maintenance Generalist -B shift- Danville, VA

Tyson Foods • Danville, VA

2d • $25 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Generalists keep machinery running to maintain continuous production. They set up, adjust, and break down production-line machinery; use Tyson SAP software to create work orders and complete required daily documentation; and use reading, writing, communication, and math skills for work-related tasks such as machinery and fluid-capacity computations. They must complete all required job training.

The role is based in Danville, Virginia, on B shift. Pay is based on experience; the posting lists a pay range of $25.40–$36.70 and also lists a pay rate of $25.70. Applicants must be willing to work on their feet for up to 12 hours and in cold, damp, or hot, humid environments that may have slippery walking surfaces. The position requires frequent movement and lifting, including lifting 70 pounds daily.

Applicants must meet the location’s rehire criteria if they previously worked for Tyson. Former employees will not be considered until at least six months after prior Tyson employment. The application is active only for the month in which it is submitted, so applicants must reapply the following month to remain under consideration. Relocation assistance is not available. Certain roles may require a background check.

Requirements

• At least six months of industrial maintenance experience documented in work history, preferred but not required; verifiable formal schooling in a relevant maintenance or refrigeration trade may substitute for experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability and willingness to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability and willingness to use math for work-related computations.
• Ability and willingness to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat, and reach.
• Ability and willingness to lift 70 pounds daily and work on one's feet for up to 12 hours.
• Willingness to work in cold, damp, or hot, humid environments, including areas with slippery walking surfaces.
• Willingness to complete required training.
• If previously employed by Tyson, must meet the location's rehire criteria; applicants are not considered until at least six months after previous Tyson employment.
• Applicants must attend scheduled pre-employment steps on time or arrange rescheduling in advance. Applicants with a positive or adulterated drug screen, or who cannot or refuse to provide a sample, are not considered further and must wait at least six months to reapply.

Nice To Haves

• Verifiable formal schooling in a relevant maintenance or refrigeration trade, which may be considered in lieu of industrial maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and break down production-line machinery.
• Keep machinery running to maintain continuous production.
• Learn and use Tyson SAP software to create work orders and complete required daily documentation.
• Use math to make work-related computations, including calculations involving machinery and fluid capacities.
• Complete all required training for the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed