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Maintenance Generalist 1st shift (A Shift) - Military Veterans

at Tyson Foods - Virginia

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.

Join us on the journey.

Job Details:

Schedule - Rotating Schedule

Hours - 5:00 am - 5:30 pm

Pay - depending on skill level

To ensure best results, please attach your resume

Job Description:

  • 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.

Maintenance Generalist applicants must possess: 

  • 6 months of industrial exp documented in applicants work exp and verifiable formal schooling in a relevant maintenance/refrigeration trade
  • Excellent verbal and written communication 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.

Requirements:

  • 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. 
  • Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days. 

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Telehealth services
  • Well-Being Support Programs
  • FSA and HSA available
  • 401k
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
  • Fully Funded Education
  • Discount Program

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

 

Work Shift:  A Shift (United States of America)

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/Affirmative Action 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.

Ringgold, VA

Tyson Foods - Virginia

Tyson Foods, Inc., has led the industry for more than 70 years. We are the world’s largest provider of chicken, beef, and pork products. Our Team Members have the chance to make a real impact in their careers and in their communities. They have access to a vast network of resources that enable an entrepreneurial spirit to flourish. Opportunity to grow is here for those with the vision and the drive to be number one.

Tyson Foods, Inc. [NYSE: TSN], founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, the second-largest food company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products, which are marketed under the "Powered by Tyson™" strategy. Tyson is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves, providing products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 80 countries.
The company has approximately 117,000 Team Members employed at more than 300 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
Living Our Core Values
Sustainability is an important part of the culture at Tyson Foods, and we take very seriously the company's responsibilities to customers, shareholders, Team Members, and the communities where we live and work.
Our Sustainability Report document (in English, 3.99MB | en Espanol, 2.44MB) provides an overview of the company's efforts to support environmental stewardship, social progress, and economic growth. The information in this report, unless otherwise noted, covers fiscal year (FY) 2005 (October 3, 2004 to October 1, 2005). It primarily focuses on Tyson operations within the United States, with some additional information provided on international operations.
We encourage you to read this report to learn more about what Tyson Foods is doing now, and what we plan to do in the future, to strive toward sustainability.
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