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Job Details:

Job Description

Location: Vicksburg, MS - Ceres Plant

Position: Maintenance Generalist

Work Shift:   All Shifts

Must be willing to complete all required training for the job and perform any other duties assigned.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
• Provide troubleshooting and repair of any mechanical malfunction
• Prepare written documentation of actions taken to correct equipment problems
• Responds to mechanical or electrical breakdowns and handle emergency situations
• Perform preventive maintenance according to schedule
• Complete appropriate paperwork and reports
• Must comply with lockout/ tagout, confined space, and all other safety programs
• Must be able to perform mechanical and basic electrical trouble shooting and repairs
• Able to perform diagnosis and repairs without supervision
• Capable of starting all equipment before production startup and shutdown without supervision
• Ability to assist with other mechanics as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work in temperature that will vary with outside ambient temperatures and humidity.  It can be dusty, warm, cold and/or humid.
• The positions physical requirements will include standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping and the ability to climb ladders, lifts, and scaffolds.
• Lifting will also be required and depending on department could be up to 70lbs.

Benefits Available:

• Healthcare Benefits effective on date of hire
• Weekly Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tyson Guild Education - 175+ Programs (Tuition Paid by Tyson)
• Paid Time Off (5 days paid vacation after 6 month of employment)
• Longevity Pay
• 401(k) with Company Matching

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: 

• Must have a minimum of 1 year mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.

• Previous poultry processing experience preferred. 

Computer Skills:  Basic computer skills with knowledge in Word and Excel
Communication Skills:  Good interpersonal and communication skills are
critical

Safety: Must be able to understand and agree to follow Safety Rules.

All applicants must complete the final task that is separate from the application. If your application has not been fully submitted, you will need to complete any task that are awaiting. If you are logged in to your candidate profile, click on candidate home at the top right corner and it should show on the next screen the task that will need to be completed. If you have any questions, please call 1-479-290-1497

 

Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner. Any Prior Workers that need to update their phone number please call Ask HR at 1-479-290-5000

Rehire Consideration:

• 180 days (6 months) waiting period

• Max of two previous Tyson employments to be consider for hire

** Internal applicants will be considered first for this position.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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.

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