Full-Time

Maintenance Generalist

Posted on 9/12/2025

Deadline 10/12/25
Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods

10,001+ employees

Global protein-focused food company

Compensation Overview

$27.30 - $39/hr

+ Shift Differentials + Overtime + Bonuses

Collinsville, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.
  • Basic computer skills necessary for logging information, processing daily work orders, and completing required documentation.
  • Effective communication and basic math skills required.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally; ability to lift 20 lbs. frequently.
  • Ability to stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day.
  • Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend, and stoop.
  • Repetitive gripping, pushing, and pulling.
  • Frequent overhead work.
  • Temperatures inside the plant may vary from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work may also be needed.
  • Basic math skills, including percentages, fractions, and measurements.
Responsibilities
  • Provide maintenance support with moderate supervision to ensure the safe and effective operation of equipment and team.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment.
  • Conduct emergency mechanical or electrical repairs as needed.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
  • Safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment.
  • Effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.
  • Minimize downtime due to equipment failure.
  • Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Must be able and willing to furnish your own tools.

Tyson Foods operates as a large global protein company that provides high-quality food to people around the world. It focuses on producing and distributing meat and related products across poultry, beef, pork, and prepared foods, with an emphasis on safety and quality in every step of the supply chain. Its products work by being raised, processed, and delivered through an integrated system that aims to be safe, sustainable, and affordable for consumers. Compared with competitors, Tyson Foods differentiates itself through its scale as a leading protein producer and its stated emphasis on safety, sustainability, and affordability for future generations. The company’s core goal is to bring high-quality food to every table worldwide, now and for future generations, while maintaining safety and sustainable practices.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Springdale, Arkansas

Founded

1935

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 sales hit $13.65B, up 4.4%, with GAAP EPS at $0.73.
  • Guides 2026 adjusted operating income to $2.2–$2.4B and 2–4% sales growth.
  • Reduced debt $468M, $4.5B liquidity, raised dividend 2% to $2.04.

What critics are saying

  • Closes Rome Georgia plant May 31, lays off 168 after General Mills contract loss.
  • Cattle shortages through 2027 force beef plant closures, crush segment margins.
  • JBS $2.7B Pilgrim's Pride acquisition in March 2026 erodes Tyson's beef share.

What makes Tyson Foods unique

  • Chicken segment achieves 10.9% margin with fifth straight quarter of volume gains.
  • Prepared Foods sales rise 8.1% via volume growth and retail brand outperformance.
  • Tyson Ventures leads $26M Soft Robotics funding for food processing automation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 14th, 2026
Tyson Foods closes Georgia plant, lays off 168 after losing General Mills contract

Tyson Foods is closing its Hillshire Brands Company plant in Rome, Georgia, laying off 168 workers by 31 May after losing contracts to manufacture Nature Valley Granola Bars for General Mills. The company sent a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice to the Georgia Department of Labor on 26 March. The 91-year-old facility, acquired in Tyson's 2014 purchase of Hillshire Brands, had operated under a single-customer model. Tyson stated that recent changes made continued operations no longer viable. The closure follows broader cost-cutting efforts across the meat industry, driven by declining consumer demand as beef prices rise. US cattle numbers have reached a 75-year low of 86.2 million head. Tyson previously closed its Nebraska beef processing plant in January, which employed 3,200 workers.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 2nd, 2026
US pre-market futures dip as 700 companies prepare Q4 earnings reports this week

US pre-market futures traded lower on Monday, with the Dow down 0.12%, the S&P 500 down 0.45%, the Nasdaq down 0.71% and the Russell 2000 down 0.38%. Markets have improved from early-morning lows that reached minus 1.75%. January manufacturing data from the S&P Manufacturing Index and ISM Manufacturing are due after the open. A busy jobs week follows, culminating in Friday's employment situation report from the Bureau of Labour Statistics. Around 700 companies are expected to report Q4 earnings this week. Disney posted mixed fiscal Q1 results with earnings of $1.63 per share beating estimates, but revenues of $25.98 billion falling slightly short. Shares dropped 2.5% in pre-market trading after CEO Bob Iger announced his retirement by year-end.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 2nd, 2026
Tyson Foods reports $14B+ Q1 sales as prepared foods and chicken segments drive growth

Tyson Foods reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales exceeding $14 billion, with strong performance across its protein portfolio. The company has changed its segment reporting to focus on segment operating income rather than adjusted operating income, removing corporate expense allocations to improve business decision-making. Prepared Foods sales increased 8.1%, driven by volume growth and channel mix, with segment operating income reaching $338 million. The company's retail branded products grew 2.5% in volume, significantly outperforming the broader food sector's 1.8% decline. Chicken delivered $459 million in segment operating income with a 10.9% margin, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of volume and sales gains. The segment benefited from operational efficiencies and strong consumer demand. Tyson closed its Lexington, Nebraska beef facility and scaled back Amarillo operations to improve capacity utilisation amid tight cattle supplies expected through 2027.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 28th, 2026
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs as layoffs surge across US amid tariffs and AI restructuring

US employers are accelerating job cuts amid economic uncertainty, heightening worker anxiety as hiring stagnates. The country added just 50,000 jobs last month, down from 56,000 in November, whilst businesses remain in a "no-hire, no fire" standstill. Amazon eliminated 16,000 corporate roles this week, following 14,000 cuts three months earlier, citing restructuring and increased AI investment. UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 operational positions through voluntary buyouts, adding to 48,000 previous reductions. Tyson Foods closed a Nebraska plant affecting 3,200 workers and eliminated 1,700 jobs in Texas. Companies cite rising operational costs from tariffs, inflation and shifting consumer spending. HP announced 4,000 to 6,000 layoffs through 2028 as part of AI-focused restructuring.

EIN Presswire
Nov 19th, 2025
Athian Announces $18M Farmer Payments

Athian announced it has facilitated $18 million in payments to farmers since 2024 for adopting emissions-reducing practices. The company, founded in 2022, connects food companies with farmers to achieve Scope 3 goals. Additionally, Athian completed a $4 million Series A funding round.

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