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Job Description

At River Valley Ingredients, we responsibly use poultry by-products to make high-quality protein ingredients that supplement animal feed, pet food, and other specialty products.

From our earliest years as a company, our founder, John W. Tyson, made chicken feed to ensure the quality and quantity he needed for a growing business. Soon, Tyson’s Feed and Hatchery was a trusted name in the business and every bag of feed proudly proclaimed: "There is no substitute for quality." We believe that statement is as true today as it was then.

We strive to:

Be honorable and operate with integrity.
Be faith-friendly and inclusive.
Serve as stewards of the resources entrusted to us.
Provide a safe work environment.

We are searching for Maintenance Generalist's who can take us to the next level. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally across every area of our Facilities and influence company performance by maintaining our equipment. Our Maintenance Generalist's are vital to maintaining our Team Member’s safety through problem-solving and proactive upkeep. We have a fast-paced work environment, where every day is different, and we invest in the continued growth and skills of our Maintenance Generalist's Come be part of our Team!

1 year of industrial maintenance work experience and 6 months of work experience with 1 employer within the past 2 years listed on application.

Shift Schedule:

C Shift 4 Days on and 3 Days off 6 am to 6 pm

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at RVI Hanceville where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good we can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer great benefits, advancement opportunities, and steady work.

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position is responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance repairs

• Perform preventing maintenance

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic Plant equipment

• Minimize downtime due to equipment failure

• Support production in addressing equipment problems during shift

• Handle all mechanical problems that may arise

• Ensure work area is clean at all time

• Record keeping and attention to detail

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds repeatedly during shift

• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 75 pounds occasionally

• Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day

• Repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, and gripping

• Frequent overhead work

• Basic Math skills: percentages, fractions, and measurements

• Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Must have at least 1 year of industrial maintenance work experience and 6 months of work history with 1 employer within the last 2 years listed on application.

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

C Shift (United States of America)

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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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