Cobb - Maintenance Generalist

Tyson Foods•Spavinaw, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the physical structures of the building and equipment, maintaining grounds and roads, and maintaining vehicles in the farm fleet. It also assists with the movement of chicks from commercial hatcheries to the farm and with the transportation of eggs to and from commercial hatcheries. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least six consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months with the last 36 months. If applicant was laid-off, providing eldercare or childcare, the six month gap will be increased to 18 months.
Previous work history criteria will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly lift and/or move, up to 50 pounds to move items such as partitions, nests, tools, etc.
May be required to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
May be required to occasionally move up to 2000 pounds such as skids of supplies, shavings, slats, etc.
Must regularly push or pull up to 500 pounds.
Must regularly stand and walk majority of shift on multiple surfaces; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; talk or hear; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day; drive a vehicle within the farm complex and outside.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Preventive maintenance program for all farm vehicles and farm equipment.
Performs generator test runs each week.
House PM’s prior to flock placements.
Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to management.
Coordinates major repairs with external vendors & drives to pick up parts and supplies.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments; repairs or replaces defective parts; reports machinery defects or malfunctions to management.
Weekly check of propane levels and water usage.
Monitor formaldehyde levels.
Assist with monthly safety meetings and oversees completion of the items listed in the quarterly safety report.
Monthly fire extinguisher/emergency lighting checks.
Performs purchasing tasks as assigned (Creating/Receiving PO’s) processing purchases in Control Pay System, assits complex manager with Capital Construction Projects).
Connects electrical wiring and cables; installs lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, wall boxes, and terminal boards.
Respirator certification is required and maintained by testing on an annual basis. Must be able to achieve and maintain a respirator certification: TM’s must remain clean shaven during all scheduled work hours.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.