1st Maintenance Generalist Tecumseh Peterson Farm

Tyson Foods • Tecumseh, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Details: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for all repairs to motors (electric/gas/diesel) and electrical equipment Maintain and operate all farm equipment Maintain all motors and engines throughout the farm Develop and maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program Develop and maintain a detailed Parts Inventory Plan Assist in maintaining the farm grounds Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations Learn essential farm animal husbandry practices Other duties as assigned; inclusive of all farm work responsibilities, cooperating with others as needed to complete necessary tasks QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools, to provide maintenance of all farm equipment Ability to operate farm equipment safely and effectively Strong mechanic and basic electrical and plumbing background required Welding skills required Ability to develop and maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program and Parts Inventory Plan Ability to use time wisely while working independently Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals Excellent observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred Associates degree or equivalent in farm machines preferred Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively. Physical Requirements / Environment: Occasionally (1-3 hrs.): crawl, crouch, kneel, squat or balance Frequently (3-6 hrs.): lift/carry push/pull (up to 45 lbs.), simple/firm grasping, reaching at shoulder height or slightly above, bend/stoop, fine manipulation/hand tools, climb working at unprotected heights when on a ladder Continuously (6-8 hrs.): stand/walk, work around moving machinery, exposed to marked changes in temperature; outside in varied weather conditions, indoors in a regulated environment, around and amongst poultry dust, odor and blood, as well as fumes, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 90 days. Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) 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. 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 prescription drug benefits; and more. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral. Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.

Requirements

• Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools, to provide maintenance of all farm equipment
• Ability to operate farm equipment safely and effectively
• Strong mechanic and basic electrical and plumbing background required
• Welding skills required
• Ability to develop and maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program and Parts Inventory Plan
• Ability to use time wisely while working independently
• Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals
• Excellent observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas
• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Associates degree or equivalent in farm machines preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all repairs to motors (electric/gas/diesel) and electrical equipment
• Maintain and operate all farm equipment
• Maintain all motors and engines throughout the farm
• Develop and maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program
• Develop and maintain a detailed Parts Inventory Plan
• Assist in maintaining the farm grounds
• Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations
• Learn essential farm animal husbandry practices
• Other duties as assigned; inclusive of all farm work responsibilities, cooperating with others as needed to complete necessary tasks

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED