Tyson Foods
Danville, VA
Shift: Full time
Job Details: Maintenance Generalist applicants must possess: Must have minimum of 6 months of industrial maintenance experience documented in the applicant s work experience. Candidate may also have verifiable formal schooling in a relevant maintenance/refrigeration trade in lieu of experience. This plant does not accept rehire s. Summary: General Maintenance positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. You must be able 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 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. 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. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: B Shift (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here . Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.