Maintenance Generalist A shift- Danville, VA

Tyson Foods • Danville, VA

8d • Onsite

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. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of industrial maintenance experience documented in the applicant's work experience, preferred not required.
• Verifiable formal schooling in a relevant maintenance/refrigeration trade in lieu of experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willing to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat, and reach.
• Willing to lift 70 lbs. on a daily basis.
• Willing to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours.
• Willing to work in either cold, damp or hot, humid environments.
• Willing to work in areas that may have slippery walking surfaces.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 6 months of industrial maintenance experience documented in the applicant's work experience.

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 daily documentation.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Use math as needed for work-related computations.
• Complete all required training for the job.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Long-Term Incentive Plan
• Background checks may be required for certain roles.
• Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.
• Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

What This Job Offers

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