Tyson Foods
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Maintenance Generalist 1st shift Humboldt Plant

Location
Humboldt, Plant - Humboldt, Tennessee
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Job Details

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Tasks

General Maintenance positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. Must be willing 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 have good verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate with other Team Members, producers, USDA personnel and drivers. Must be able to use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc. Must be willing to lift 50 lbs. periodically throughout the shift on a daily basis and be willing to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours.

Must be willing to complete all required training for the job.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 6 months of mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate and/or student of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months). Experience or certification should include knowledge in industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, electronics, plumbing and welding. Knowledge in the operation of PLC's is a plus. Strong electronic skill set is a must.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds.

If the task is deemed to exceed the individual's ability, assistance from another person(s) and/or equipment will be used. Be able to work long hours, climb stairs and ladders, and tow a water hose.

Other Hiring Criteria

Must have a minimum of 6 months of mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate and/or student of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months).

  • Accepting Rehires: Yes
  • 3 x Rule: If you have worked for Tyson Foods 3 or more times you are ineligible for rehire.
  • Rehire waiting period: 90 days
  • Benefits begin on first day of hire.

Benefits

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
  • On Site Day Care Available
  • *Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.
  • Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST 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.
  • 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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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.

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From Tyson Foods's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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