Cobb- Maintenance Generalist

Tyson•Spavinaw, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the underlying framework and features of farm systems, houses, offices, and mechanical equipment, as well as performing preventative maintenance. The role is scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, including holidays, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. Starting pay is $22.95 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. The role is on first shift. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview. Priority consideration is given to internal applicants. Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow the company’s Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Work involves standing for most of the shift on multiple floor surfaces, operating tools and equipment, climbing ladders, driving within the farm complex, and working in wet, slippery, hot, dry, dusty, and cold environments. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles and/or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and farm-issued footwear; ear plugs are used as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants and parts cleaner. Team members must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements, and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Have at least six months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than six months in the past 36 months. For applicants laid off or providing child or elder care, the permitted gap is increased to 18 months.
The work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days; applicants may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than three times.
Reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use safe lifting techniques; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 2,000 pounds.
Be able to stand for most of the shift, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach, balance, climb ladders, stoop or bend, talk, hear, drive a vehicle within the farm complex, and proficiently operate a tractor/trailer.
Have the vision abilities required for close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the preventive maintenance program for systems and houses in assigned areas.
Adjust or replace parts on devices and control instruments, repair or replace defective parts, and report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Connect electrical wiring and cables; install lighting, switches, wall boxes, terminal boards, waterlines, gas lines, feed lines, heaters, fans, and motors; replace belts and curtains.
Follow lockout/tagout guidelines and procedures.
Perform weekly testing of generators.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.