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Job Details:

$3000 Bonus after completion of program

Bonus Paid 3 months after completion date which is 9/1/26

Classes start 6/12/25

Requirements:

Resume is required and must contain contact information, related work experience/history, skills, and educational information. High school diploma or equivalent required. Preference given to first time new hires and those with prior industrial maintenance experience.

With Tyson’s 1+2 Industrial Maintenance Training Program participants start a career as a full-time maintenance employee earning up to $25.85 per hour plus benefits, while attending Industrial Maintenance Training classes at Hawkeye Community College. No prior maintenance experience needed. Just need a desire to succeed!!

How it Works

Participants attend classes at Hawkeye Community College 4 days a week, 6 hours a day Monday-Thursday; attend one- 4-hour study session on-site at Tyson and work one 12-hour shift in maintenance. Selected candidates are hired as full-time maintenance employees and are eligible for benefits after 90 days. Benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, a company matching 401K retirement and matching stock purchase program, paid vacation after 6 months, paid sick time, tuition reimbursement and more. Selected candidates pay a portion of their tuition via weekly payroll deductions. Candidates work for Tyson for 2 years after graduating then Tyson reimburses the candidate for the amount they paid for their educational costs. Participants earn a certificate in Industrial Maintenance which can be applied towards earning an AA or bachelor’s degree.

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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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.