Maintenance Generalist 1st Shift Position Available In Tippah, Mississippi

Maintenance Generalist 1st Shift GRT Rubber – Ripley Operations Ripley, MS 38663

TITLE:

Maintenance Generalist

DEPARTMENT

Maintenance 19.52 hourly

Full Time Shift:

1st 7am-3pm Rotating schedule/alternating weekend schedule The Maintenance Generalist is responsible for basic maintenance tasks, including lubrication, cleaning, minor facility repairs, and groundskeeping. This role is foundational to the smooth operation of the plant and supports higher-level maintenance staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform routine oiling, greasing, and lubrication of machinery and equipment. Conduct basic building maintenance (painting, minor repairs, cleaning). Maintain facility grounds (mowing, landscaping, snow removal, etc.). Assist with general housekeeping and organization of maintenance areas. Support other maintenance staff as needed.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to use basic hand and power tools. Good communication and teamwork skills. Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols.

Physical Demands :

Regularly required to sit or stand, and move about the facility for extended periods of time Frequent exposure to heat, cold, dust, fumes, and odors Contact supervisor when issues occur that may affect quality and productivity. Promote good housekeeping, 5S, and safety practices in all activities. Must be able to perform all tasks assigned. Must have the ability to solve technical issues. Must have the ability to lift 65 lbs. unassisted.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of his job. Responsible accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Operating manufacturing equipment is considered a “Safety Sensitive” function. A Safety-Sensitive Function, as defined by the Company, is one that requires the operation of motor vehicles, forklifts, or motorized warehouse equipment, or one that involves inspecting, servicing, conditioning, controlling, supervising, loading or unloading such machinery. Employees performing “Safety-Sensitive Functions” are prohibited from reporting to work or being on duty while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.