Cobb- Maintenance Generalist

Tyson Foods•Spavinaw, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist maintains and repairs the farm’s underlying framework and systems, houses, office, and mechanical infrastructure, and carries out preventive maintenance. The role performs assigned maintenance and repair work and may be assigned other duties at any time. The job is based in a biosecure farm environment. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering, avoid contact with avian species under a signed agreement, and follow the company’s Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. Company-provided clothing and footwear are required. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, including holidays, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; it may change based on production needs. This is a first-shift position. Starting pay is $22.95 per hour, with additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Work involves wet and slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles and/or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and farm-issued footwear; earplugs are used as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants and parts cleaner. The employee is expected to follow applicable safety policies, identify and mitigate safety risks, and follow procedures including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, and lockout/tagout (LOTO).

Requirements

At least 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. For applicants laid off or providing child or elder care, the permitted gap is 18 months. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
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 or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 2,000 pounds.
Must be able to stand for most of the shift, walk, sit, handle objects and tools, reach, balance, climb ladders, stoop or bend, talk and hear, drive within the farm complex, and proficiently operate a tractor/trailer.
Must be able to meet the job’s vision requirements, including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the preventive maintenance program for 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; replace belts and curtains.
Follow lockout/tagout guidelines and procedures and perform weekly generator testing.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility, follow company biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines, and comply with the agreement to avoid avian species.