Cobb - Maintenance Generalist MG05

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Pocomoke City, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. It is intended for team members currently working at this facility or complex. The role maintains and repairs on-farm infrastructure at Pocomoke Farm in Pocomoke, Maryland. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating on-call weekends and holiday work. The schedule may change based on production needs, and these positions typically average 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $23.70 per hour. The jobsite is biosecure. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role involves working on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold environments. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses, safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; a fall-protection harness is required when on top of a feed truck. Ear plugs are used as required, and NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators are worn as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants and parts cleaners. Employees are expected to follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Be able to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Have good oral and written communication skills.
Have a valid driver's license and one year of verifiable driving experience with a clean safety record.
Be forklift certified or able to obtain certification.
Maintain a maximum point level of 6.
Have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use safe lifting techniques; regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally use equipment such as pallet jacks to lift or move loads up to 2,000 pounds.
Be able to stand for most of the shift and perform the listed physical activities, including walking, sitting, handling objects and controls, reaching, balancing, climbing and ladder use, talking, hearing, and driving within the farm complex.
Proficiently operate a trailer, tractor, skid steer, and hyster.
Have the vision abilities required for the job, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements; identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Responsibilities

Maintain the preventive maintenance program for farm vehicles and poultry houses.
Connect electrical wiring and cables; install lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, wall boxes, and terminal boards.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair or replace defective parts; and report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Follow lockout/tagout guidelines and procedures when required.
Perform weekly generator test runs.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.