Cobb - Maintenance Generalist - Feed Mill

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Join the Cobb Family and Grow with Us!
At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full-time hire!

Starting Pay: $22.95 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

What’s in it for you?

Our competitive benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Free Telehealth Services
• Free Mental Health Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs
• Citizenship Assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace 
• Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.

These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Cobb family!

Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.  Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Requirements: Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months. Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Company: Cobb

                                                         

Location:  Siloam Springs Feed Mill, Siloam Springs, AR                         Schedule:  Monday‐Friday 7:00 am‐5:00 pm, including holidays and weekends.  Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

                                   

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing all mill equipment.  Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Must be able to read, write, and have simple math skills. Must have good oral and written communication skills; legible handwriting is a must.  Must have valid driver’s license.  Must be willing to obtain a forklift certification and a hot work certification.  Specialized equipment training (tractor and lawn mower) will be required.  Basic computer skills for operating TMCS. Experience with 480 volt and 3 phase motor wiring, gearbox installation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preventative Maintenance on all mill equipment including record keeping. (40%)
• Repair and maintain all equipment in the mill. (30%)
• Troubleshoots mechanical devices regarding the mill equipment.10%
• Utilizes computer based preventive maintenance program with equipment histories to write work orders and ensure completion of scheduled maintenance and/or repair work. (10%)

Other duties, Responsibilities and Activities:

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Such as:  Refers to Mill Management in coordinate activities of external vendors, Keep assigned housekeeping areas clean, disinfected and pressure washed as needed and other outside landscaping as needed (mowing, weed‐eating), Follow all Blow Down Permits, Learns operation of all mill equipment, Installs/connects electrical wiring, lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, wall boxes, cables and terminal boards, Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor (10%)

Biosecurity/Safety Requirements:

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment but this position does not require showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the company.  No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity. Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety procedures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

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

• Physical:  Must use safe lifting techniques.  Must regularly lift up to 60 pounds. Will occasionally be required to ascend/descend a caged ladder 197 feet high.  Excessive walking, bending and lifting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

• Environment:  Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.  Heavy exposure to corn and soy dust.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required:  Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required.  NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.  Hard Hats, Reflective vests, Safety glasses and Safety Shoes will be worn as needed. 
• Chemicals Commonly Used:  Herbicides, Pesticides, and Disinfectants.
• Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.  TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks. 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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