Job Details:

Pay range: $24.00 - $33.65 (depending on experience) + $1.50 attendance bonus

2nd Shift Differential $1.50/hr

3rd Shift differential $5.00/hr

Hours: Monday through Friday, occasional overtime and weekend work

1st Shift 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

2nd shift: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm

3rd shift: 10:00 pm – 6:30 am

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating rolling stock, and general building equipment maintenance inclusive of snow removal in the winter, and acting as back-up to the waste water treatment, positions as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

General repair and maintenance of building, forklifts, pallet jacks, company vehicles, and all other equipment or buildings owned by the company
Maintain company grounds inclusive of snow/ice removal, lawn work
Maintenance and safe operation of all company rolling stock;
Repair and replacement of facility light bulbs may be required
Repair of facility plumbing needs as required
Back-up Waste Water Treatment Plant operator
Back up Sanitation Operator sweeping designated areas
Trash removal from the facility
Maintain the cleanliness of the truck sheds, loafing shed, and maintenance shop
Maintain the bone yard for cleanliness
Assist with roof repairs and clean-up
All other essential duties as directed by the shift maintenance supervisors/lead

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, within safety guidelines
Ability to operate all rolling stock efficiently, within safety guidelines
Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools, to provide maintenance of facility as required
Some mechanical background required
Some knowledge of vehicle maintenance including preventative and scheduled maintenance.
Basic plumbing skills
General knowledge of light fixtures
Valid driver’s license
Be able to obtain an operator’s license for forklift, skid loader, and pallets jack
Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Associates degree or equivalent in mechanical trade preferred

Communication Skills:

Must be able to communicate within the department and understand directions
Must be able to read, write and in order to maintain records and communicate well

Physical Requirements / Environment:

Stand/Walk: Continuously (at least 8 hours a day)
Occasionally (1-3 hours a day); bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, kneel, push/pull
Lift/Carry: Frequently (1-10 lbs), Occasionally (up to 35-50 lbs.) Rarely (over 50 lbs. with assistance)
Continuously working around moving machinery, both inside and out with changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust and fumes, occasionally working on a ladder at unprotected heights, around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor

Requirements: 6 month work history or participant of any industrial maintenance educational program. maintenance experience preferred.

Internal candidates must have completed 6 months in their current role to be able to be considered for this position.

Rehire Consideration:

Max of two (2) previous Tyson employments.
90 days (3 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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