1st Shift- Maintenance Generalist- Eufaula Fresh Plant

Tyson•Baker Hill, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Generalists troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. The role responds to mechanical or electrical breakdowns and emergency situations, diagnoses and repairs problems without supervision, and supports equipment startup before production and shutdown. Work includes preventive maintenance, lubrication, documentation, and other assigned duties. The plant environment may be dusty, warm, humid, and subject to outside ambient temperatures. It may also be damp, cold, or hot. The position requires wearing personal protective equipment, ear protection, a hair net, and a beard guard. The jobsite is biosecure and may require showering and changing clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is not permitted except medical ID jewelry. Employees must be willing to avoid avian species and sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. Safety procedures will be covered in training. The role is first shift at the Eufaula Fresh Plant. The company provides paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Requirements

At least 2 years of maintenance experience, graduation from an Industrial Maintenance Training program, or a combination of experience and education meeting the 2-year requirement.
List relevant work history, skills, and education information on the application.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to understand technical mechanical concepts.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to perform all position duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, and stoop, and to climb ladders.
May need to lift 50–70 pounds or more.
Ability and willingness to work in damp, cold, hot, dusty, or humid environments and reach above shoulder level.
Willingness to stand for 8–10 hours per day.
Wear required PPE, ear protection, a hair net, and a beard guard.
Must have or be able to obtain a Tyson operator’s license for a pallet jack or forklift, if necessary.
Willingness to complete required training.
Willingness to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility if required.
Willingness to avoid avian species and sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and company assets.
Provide troubleshooting and repair for mechanical malfunctions.
Document actions taken to correct equipment problems in writing.
Respond to mechanical or electrical breakdowns and handle emergency situations.
Lubricate equipment using various greases and oils.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
Complete required paperwork and reports.
Comply with lockout/tagout, confined-space, and other safety programs.
Perform mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
Diagnose and complete repairs without supervision.
Start equipment before production startup and shut it down without supervision.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Perform janitorial services when needed.
Perform other assigned duties.
Complete required job training and follow safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare procedures.