Maintenance Lead 2nd Shift Waverly NE

Tyson Foods•Waverly, NE

1d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Lead ensures assigned preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and work orders are completed promptly. The Lead reports to the Maintenance Manager and Shift Supervisors through a daily pass-down and supports training and coaching of team members. The role includes conducting daily inspections and audits and ensuring work follows departmental standard operating procedures and company policies, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency. The position is based in Waverly, Nebraska, and is listed for second shift. The schedule rotates on a 2-2-3 pattern with 12-hour shifts. B shift runs from 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., or until assigned work is complete. Pay is $22.35–$31.95 per hour based on experience, plus a $2 attendance bonus, a $2 premium, and a $3 B-shift differential. The job involves continuous work around moving machinery, indoors and outdoors, with changing temperatures and humidity and exposure to dust, fumes, dead birds, and strong chicken odors. Employees may occasionally work on ladders at unprotected heights. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Tyson provides paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Requirements

Proven leadership abilities.
Strong mechanical background.
Ability to use hand tools and trade-type tools.
Computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, databases, and email.
Training in maintenance of CMMS.
Excellent attention to detail, time-management, and organizational skills.
Highly motivated self-starter willing to implement new processes and ideas.
Willingness to work overtime as required.
Ability to remain on one’s feet for the majority of the shift.
Ability to identify industry-standard parts and assist with procuring parts as needed.
Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1–2 years of experience in facility maintenance and/or as an automotive mechanic.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in mechanics/automotive or electrical technology.
Some training in electrical principles and troubleshooting.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office or related training.

Responsibilities

Ensure work orders assigned to the shift are correctly assigned and completed on time, while tracking and assessing individual associates’ workloads.
Train shift team members on the PM program, work orders, and standard operating procedures.
Communicate expectations for teamwork, attitude, and work performance, and continually assess individual performance.
Verify the pre-operational status of all equipment.
Maintain and update the Lock Out Tag Out program.
Coordinate with departmental supervisors and the manager to plan installations, rebuilds, and upgrades.
Ensure GMPs, HACCP, the PSM program, company policies, and safety programs are followed.
Audit and validate departmental procedures and revise them when necessary.
Cooperate and communicate effectively with leaders and managers in other departments.
Develop and maintain excellent working knowledge of facility equipment, components, and utility systems.
Monitor and maintain ammonia refrigeration equipment in accordance with process safety management requirements.
Complete and maintain required reports.
Perform other duties as required.