Tyson Foods

Groundskeeper Labor - 1st Shift - Tecumseh Peterson Farm

Tecumseh Peterson Farm - Tecumseh, Nebraska Full time

Job Details:

 
 

Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm Monday-Friday;

Additionally as needed to insure maximum equipment operation  

 

SUMMARY:  This position will maintain the grounds for the farm, ensuring mowing, building upkeep, snow removal,etc. 

 
 

 REQUIREMENT: 6 month work history or participant of any industrial maintenance educational program, maintenance experience preferred

 
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES: 

 
 
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    Responsible for repairs to vehicle equipment 

 
 
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    Maintain and operate farm equipment 

 
 
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    Maintain appropriate parts inventory 

 
 
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    Maintaining farm grounds 

 
 
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    Other specific duties as required; inclusive of all farm work responsibilities, cooperating with others as needed to complete necessary tasks 

 
 

 

 
 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

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

 
 
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    Ability to operate all farm equipment efficiently, within safety guidelines 

 
 
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    Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools, to provide maintenance of all farm equipment  

 
 
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    Strong mechanic background preferred 

 
 
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    Basic electrical and plumbing experience preferred 

 
 
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    Required to learn essential farm animal husbandry practices 

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

 

Physical Requirements / Environment:   

 
 
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    Stand/Walk: Continuously 

 
 
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    Lift/Carry:  Frequently (1-10 lbs), occasionally (up to 35-50 lbs.) 

 
 
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    Other Physical Requirements:  

 
 
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    Occasionally; bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, kneel, push/pull 

 
 
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    Frequently; grasp  

 
 
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    Continuously; working around moving machinery, in areas with marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust and fumes, occasionally working at unprotected heights, around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor 

 

Rehire Consideration:

  • Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered for hire.
  • 90 days waiting period

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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