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Job Details: Maintenance Generalist – Danville VA

Summary

General Maintenance positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. You must be able to set up, adjust and break down production line machinery. Must be willing to learn Tyson SAP software to make work orders and fill out the daily documentation that is required in the system. Must be willing to read, write, and communicate effectively. Must be willing to use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc. Must be willing to complete all required training for the job.

Position Specific:

Applicants who have worked for Tyson before may be considered for rehire up to three times if they meet the location’s rehire criteria. Applicants will not be considered prior to 6 months post previous Tyson employment. Applicants that do not show up on time for tour, pre-employment drug test, post offer health assessment, orientation, or fail to reschedule any part of the pre-employment process unless arrangements are made in advance will not be considered further. Applicants that have a positive or adulterated drug screen or who are unable or refuse to give a sample will not be considered further and must wait a minimum of 6 months to reapply.

Maintenance Generalist applicants must possess:

Minimum of 6 months of industrial maintenance experience documented in the applicant's work experience, preferred not required. Candidate may also have verifiable formal schooling in a relevant maintenance/refrigeration trade in lieu of experience.

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Computer Skills:

Basic computer skills.

Physical environment/working conditions:

- Applicants must be willing to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat, and reach. Lifting is required in many areas (weight depends on area.)
- Team Members who hold these positions must be willing to work in either cold, damp or hot, humid environments and these areas may have slippery walking surfaces.
- Must be willing to lift 70 lbs. on a daily basis and be willing to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours.

Rehire Criteria:

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 365 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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