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Maintenance Generalist MG-MG, D-Shift; Nights RVI-Forest, MS

Job in Forest, Scott County, Mississippi, 39074, USA
Listing for: Tyson Foods
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18 - 28 USD Hourly USD 18.00 28.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Maintenance Generalist MG01-MG08, D-Shift (Nights) RVI-Forest, MS

Job Details

Shift: D Nights.

Hours:

Wednesday: 1 am to 7 am (Thursday morning), Thursday: 7 pm to 7 am, Friday: 7 pm to 7 am, Saturday: 7 pm to 7 am. Maintenance hourly rotates every 4 weeks.

Functions
  • To maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture
  • Receive training as required
  • Perform various positions as required/assigned
Description

This position is responsible for general maintenance throughout the plant while adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications
  • Must be able to use basic hand tools.
  • Requires basic mechanical or maintenance skills, knowledge in areas of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics, plumbing.
  • 1 year or more experience in welding and industrial maintenance.
  • Able to read & understand assignments.
  • Able to communicate orally & in writing.
  • Able to hear/respond to two-way radio.
  • Able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet.
  • Able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Withstand extreme hot, cold, inclement weather & odors.
  • Basic knowledge of math.
  • Able to use various electrical & pneumatic power tools & equipment.
  • May monitor boiler and perform chemical test on boiler.
  • May be required to read drawings & schematics of hydraulic & basic electrical systems.
  • Must be certified to operate various pieces of gas/hydraulic motors/lifts.
  • Performs duties such as welding, cutting, minor electrical repair, removing, replacement of motor shafts, couplings, pumps, augers, water & steam pipes, lines, & systems.
  • Prefer individuals be respirator qualified.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Willing to further education by outside training, company testing program & vendor training.
Requirements
  • Must have at least 1 year of maintenance/mechanical experience and 6 months of continuous employment in the last 2 years.
Contract
  • Hourly
Location and Shift Details
  • Work Shift:

    D Shift (United States of America)
Work Environment

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.

Mandatory Internal Candidate Preference

ALL INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible:
No.

Background Checks

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

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.

Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • Affordable health benefits
  • Life benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Prescription drug benefits
  • and more
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Culture

At Tyson, we feed the world like family.

Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

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