Maintenance Generalist (MG01-MG08), All Shift, January, Vicksburg, MS

Tyson Foods • Vicksburg, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This position supports production in a fresh food manufacturing environment while maintaining compliance with Tyson policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1–3 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and work orders
• Basic computer skills and ability to use CMMS systems
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Ability to work around moving machinery, elevated platforms, and energized equipment
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of mechanic work experience or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training position.
• All applicants must complete the final task that is separate from the application.
• Any Prior Workers that need to update their phone number please call Ask HR at 1-479-290-5000
• Max of two previous Tyson employments to be consider for hire

Nice To Haves

• Technical training in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or related field preferred
• Experience in food manufacturing or fresh plant operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly
• Complete corrective and emergency maintenance work as assigned
• Perform equipment adjustments, part replacements, and repairs to maintain optimal performance
• Follow work orders and document maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
• Conduct inspections to identify potential equipment failures, safety hazards, or maintenance needs
• Work closely with Production and Sanitation to coordinate maintenance activities
• Support sanitation and startup processes following maintenance work
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition
• Comply with all OSHA, USDA, food safety, and Tyson policies and procedures
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, and safe work practices at all times
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Perform maintenance in raw and fresh product processing areas
• Ensure all maintenance activities protect food safety and prevent contamination
• Work in temperature-controlled environments with exposure to moisture, cleaning chemicals, and production equipment
• Coordinate maintenance work around production schedules and sanitation windows

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees