Maintenance Generalist 1st Shift Tecumseh NE

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Pay range: $24.00 - $33.65 (depending on experience) + $1.50 attendance bonus 

Hours: Monday through Friday, occasional overtime and weekend work 

SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for operating rolling stock, and general building equipment maintenance inclusive of snow removal in the winter, and acting as back-up to the waste water treatment,  positions as needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES: 

• General repair and maintenance of building, forklifts, pallet jacks, company vehicles, and all other equipment or buildings owned by the company 

• Maintain company grounds inclusive of snow/ice removal, lawn work 

• Maintenance and safe operation of all company rolling stock; 

• Repair and replacement of facility light bulbs may be required 

• Repair of facility plumbing needs as required 

• Back-up Waste Water Treatment Plant operator 

• Back up Sanitation Operator sweeping designated areas 

• Trash removal from the facility 

• Maintain the cleanliness of the truck sheds, loafing shed, and maintenance shop 

• Maintain the bone yard for cleanliness 

• Assist with roof repairs and clean-up 

• All other essential duties as directed by the shift maintenance supervisors/lead 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, within safety guidelines 

• Ability to operate all rolling stock efficiently, within safety guidelines 

• Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools, to provide maintenance of facility as required 

• Some mechanical background required 

• Some knowledge of vehicle maintenance including preventative and scheduled maintenance. 

• Basic plumbing skills 

• General knowledge of light fixtures 

• Valid driver’s license 

• Be able to obtain an operator’s license for forklift, skid loader, and pallets jack   

• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required 

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred 

• Associates degree or equivalent in mechanical trade preferred 

Communication Skills: 

• Must be able to communicate within the department and understand directions 

• Must be able to read, write and in order to maintain records and communicate well 

Physical Requirements / Environment:   

• Stand/Walk: Continuously (at least 8 hours a day) 

• Occasionally (1-3 hours a day); bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, kneel, push/pull 

• Lift/Carry:  Frequently (1-10 lbs), Occasionally (up to 35-50 lbs.) Rarely (over 50 lbs. with assistance) 

• Continuously working around moving machinery, both inside and out with changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust and fumes, occasionally working on a ladder at unprotected heights, around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor 

Requirements: 6 month work history or participant of any industrial maintenance educational program. maintenance experience preferred.