Cobb- Maintenance Generalist

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Spavinaw, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist maintains and repairs farm infrastructure and systems, houses, offices, and mechanical equipment, and performs preventive maintenance. Other duties may be assigned. The work schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, including holidays, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. The jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring employees to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering. Company-provided appropriate clothing and footwear are required. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and to follow the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The role requires following safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles and/or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and farm-issued footwear; ear plugs are used as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Lysol, and Clorox Wipes, as well as parts cleaner.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 2,000 pounds.
Must be able to stand for most of the shift on multiple floor surfaces; walk, sit, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach, balance, climb ladders, stoop or bend, talk, and hear.
Must be able to drive a vehicle within the farm complex and proficiently operate a tractor/trailer.
Must have the vision abilities required for close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Must comply with jobsite biosecurity requirements, including showering and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility; jewelry restrictions; and agreements to avoid avian species and abide by Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must work on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on systems and houses in assigned areas.
Adjust or replace parts on devices and control instruments; repair or replace defective parts; and report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Connect electrical wiring and cables; install lighting, switches, wall boxes, terminal boards, waterlines, gas lines, feed lines, heaters, fans, and motors; and replace belts and curtains.
Follow lockout/tagout guidelines and procedures.
Perform weekly testing of generators.
Identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned, which may change at any time with or without notice.