TYSON FOODS -Wilkesboro FOOD Service: 1st Shift Maintenance Generalist

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Thank you for applying to Tyson Foods, ranked #87 among the Fortune 500's Most Profitable Companies. We are committed to excellence and continue working hard toward becoming #1. We appreciate your interest in joining our team!

Starting pay is commensurate with experience.

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Must be able to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.

MUST HAVE 6 MONTHS of Industrial Maintenance EXPERIENCE within the past 24 months with one employer.

REHIRES ARE SUBJECT TO A 181 DAY WAIT PERIOD, determined from their last date of employment.

CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES 3 OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE.

MUST PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS TASKED BY ADMINISTRATION.

MUST BE SAFE AND OBSERVE ALL OF TYSONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

The Maintenance Generalist is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This position supports production in a fresh food manufacturing environment while maintaining compliance with Tyson policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly
• Complete corrective and emergency maintenance work as assigned
• Perform equipment adjustments, part replacements, and repairs tomaintainoptimalperformance
• Follow work orders and document maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
• Conduct inspections toidentifypotential equipment failures, safety hazards, or maintenance needs
• Work closely with Production and Sanitation to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Support sanitation and startup processes following maintenance work
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition
• Comply withall OSHA, USDA, food safety, and Tyson policies and procedures
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, and safe work practice sat all times
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and work orders
• Basic computer skills and ability to use CMMS systems
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces
• Ability tolift upto
  50pounds with or withoutassistance
• Ability to work around moving machinery, elevated platforms, and energized equipment
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

The Maintenance Generalist is expected to uphold Tyson Foods' values of integrity, respect, and excellence by performing all maintenance activities safely and in compliance with OSHA regulations, USDA requirements, food safety standards, and company policies. This role is essential tomaintainingreliable operations and a safe working environment at the Plant.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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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