Maintenance Generalist A shift (1st) Danville, VA
About The Position
General Maintenance positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. You must be able set up, adjust and break down production line machinery. Must be willing to learn Tyson SAP software to make work orders and fill out the daily documentation that is required in the system. Must be willing to read, write, and communicate effectively. Must be willing to use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc. Must be willing to complete all required training for the job. Position Specific: Applicants who have worked for Tyson before may be considered for rehire up to three times if they meet the location’s rehire criteria. Applicants will not be considered prior to 6 months post previous Tyson employment. Applicants that do not show up on time for, tour, pre-employment drug test, post offer health assessment, orientation, or fail to reschedule any part of the pre- employment process unless arrangements are made in advance will not be considered further. Applicants that have a positive or adulterated drug screen or who are unable or refuse to give a sample will not be considered further and must wait a minimum of 6 months to reapply. Maintenance Generalist applicants must possess: Minimum 6 months of industrial maintenance experience documented in the applicant's work experience or verifiable formal schooling in a relevant maintenance/refrigeration trade. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. Physical environment/working conditions: Applicants must be willing to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat, and reach. Lifting is required in many areas (weight depends on area.) Team Members who hold these positions must be willing to work in either cold, damp or hot, humid environments and these areas may have slippery walking surfaces. Must be willing to lift 70 lbs. on a daily basis and be willing to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months of industrial maintenance experience documented in the applicant's work experience or verifiable formal schooling in a relevant maintenance/refrigeration trade.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Applicants must be willing to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat, and reach.
- Must be willing to lift 70 lbs. on a daily basis and be willing to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours.
Responsibilities
- keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production
- set up, adjust and break down production line machinery
- learn Tyson SAP software to make work orders and fill out the daily documentation
- read, write, and communicate effectively
- use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc.
- complete all required training for the job
Benefits
- paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
