Maintenance Generalist B shift (2) Danville,VA
About The Position
This Maintenance Generalist position is responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. The role requires the ability to set up, adjust, and break down production line machinery. The successful candidate must be willing to learn Tyson SAP software for work order creation and daily documentation. Effective reading, writing, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to use math for work-related computations such concerning machinery and fluid capacities. All required job training must be completed. Applicants who have previously worked for Tyson may be considered for rehire up to three times if they meet specific rehire criteria, but not prior to 6 months post previous Tyson employment. Failure to attend or reschedule pre-employment processes (tour, drug test, health assessment, orientation) or a positive/adulterated drug screen will result in disqualification for 6 months. Internal positions are specifically for team members currently working at the Danville facility. For discretionary roles, internal team members must be out of their 90-day probationary period, have less than 6 attendance points, no serious disciplinary action (written or suspension) in the last 6 months, and have completed 6 months in their current position (for lateral moves).
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat, and reach
- Ability to lift 70 lbs. on a daily basis
- Ability to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours
- Willingness to work in cold, damp or hot, humid environments and areas that may have slippery walking surfaces
- For internal candidates: must be out of probationary period (90 days)
- For internal candidates: must have less than 6 attendance points
- For internal candidates: must not have had a serious disciplinary (written or suspension) in last 6 months
- For internal candidates (lateral roles only): must have completed 6 months in their current position
Nice To Haves
- Maintenance experience
Responsibilities
- Keep 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 to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc.
- Complete all required training for the job
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
