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Mid-Level

Maintenance Generalist (1st Shift) Tyler Road, Russellville - AR

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Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods

Tyler Road Plant - Russellville, Arkansas
On-site
Posted April 26, 2026

Job Description

Job Details:

Schedule: 1st shift weekend crew

Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Pay: Based on experience

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.

Functions

  • To maintain and promote the Tyson Safety Culture

  • Receive training as required

  • Perform PM’s and assist with breakdowns

  • Perform various positions as required/assigned

Tasks

Applicants will be considered for any general maintenance opening on any shift, such as day, evening or night shift.

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 able to learn Tyson SAP software to make work orders and fill out the daily documentation that is required in the system. Must be able to read and write where required. Must be able to use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc. Must be able to lift over 70 lbs. on a daily basis and be able to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours. Must be willing to complete all required training for the job.

Other duties will be assigned by supervisor. Must be able to work in a dusty environment and in temperatures of 50 degrees F or less. If an applicant meets the minimum requirements for consideration, they may be contacted for an interview. THE TYLER ROAD SAFETY GOAL IS ZERO ACCIDENTS!

Requirements

  • Applicants must have 2 years prior Industrial Maintenance experience or Equivalent technical education.

  • You must have six months of consecutive work history with one employer within the last twelve months or completion of technical/training program in the prior 12 months to be considered for this position.

  • The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Rehiring Criteria: Applicants must also have completed at least 90 days since their last employment with Tyson and has not worked more than two times.

All applicants must provide their government identification number so the system can verify any previous Tyson employment history.

Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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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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