- Location
- Forest Distribution Center - Forest, Mississippi, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Details:
General Maintenance
1st Shift Monday - Friday 8am-4:00pm
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the
world's expectations of what good food can do!
Safety is always FIRST with Tyson Foods and at Tyson all Team Members are expected to
practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, we provide all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Boot Reimbursement after completing your probationary period!
Pay:
24.25
Summary
This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and providing technical support for machine systems.
Qualifications:
Must have 1 year Maintenance experience List within the
Immediate past 2 years.
MVR Requirements
Must be 18 years of age, must have a Current Valid State issued Driver’s License.
No DUI/DWI conviction within the past 12 months.
Need full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with a sense of balance.
Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, and carry (70) lbs or more up to (120) lbs.
May work with corrective lenses if vision problems.
May be provided PPE for additional hearing protection as needed.
Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.
Responsibilities
Complete preventative maintenance tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
Complete regular training and testing.
Maintain and service forklift and power industrial trucks including battery changes using all required PPE.
Maintain and service shag trucks.
Maintain and service ammonia refrigeration systems using all required PPE.
Answer service calls from the operations team in a timely manner.
Management and cleanup of hazmat spills.
Communicate effectively and timely to leadership as you encounter difficulties or discrepancies.
Other duties include ensuring that all product quality, authenticity and legality procedures are followed and completing Annual Food Defense Training.
Ensure safety processes are being followed consistently promoting a safe work environment and performing other responsibilities as needed.
Clean as you go throughout your work shift.
Must be able to operate PIT including forklifts and shag trucks.
Other duties as assigned.
Environment
Team members may spend extended times in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from 10 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. (Up to 12 hours)
Team members may spend extended times in inclement weather outdoors. (Up to 12 hours)
Team members may be occasionally exposed to vibrations & loud noises.
May spend extended times at elevated heights and going up or down ladder or stairs.
We provide a catalog of Hi-Vis selections from Refrigewear to choose what PPE you wish to have. We will cover 50% of the cost for all PPE, except for boots, half of your payroll will be deducted.
Boots will be paid for up to $100, team members must wear either steel or composite toe boots that conform to ANSI 75lbs or more PSI rating with a slip resistant sole that covers the ankles. (Composite toe preferred).
Standing or walking up to 100% of the time.
Team members will spend up to 100% of their working time on a powered industrial truck (PIT) and will frequently mount and dismount throughout their work shift.
Rehire requirements:
"Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a Minimum Rehire Waiting period of 365 days and are Limited to 3 times of Employment"
Proficiency in reading and writing.
ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels
“Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.”
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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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