Low applied for an internship at the Mexican Original plant during
his senior year. “I had turned 18, so I could be on the plant floor. I
worked from four in the afternoon to nine o’clock at night during the
week and an eight-hour shift on Saturdays,” he says.
Low spent two months interning with industrial maintenance
mechanics but discovered he was drawn to another area. He was
interested in refrigeration and asked to switch so he could learn
more about it.
Low spent his internship assisting mechanics and technicians with
their work. “I would watch while they were trouble shooting and
always asked questions to find out what they did to eliminate
variables and find the problem. It was good to see that critical
thinking in action,” he says.
Besides growing his technical skills and knowledge, Low says he
learned a lot about how to work with other people. “My teacher
stressed the importance of a professional attitude, so I had that
mindset when I started. I treat people with courtesy, and I’ve found
that if you treat others with respect, they will give you the same in
return.”
After graduating from high school, Low began working full-time
at the plant as a maintenance mechanic and recently moved to a
position as a refrigeration technician. He says Tyson helped him
get the training he needed. It was an experience that helped him
make new connections in the industry. “They sent me to school for
specialized refrigeration training. I met other colleagues who work
for Tyson that I wouldn’t have known otherwise.”
Low’s goal is to keep moving up in his career. “I want to advance
as far as I can and gain as many new experiences as possible,” he
says. “Tyson and the people here have been really good to me and
have encouraged me to keep moving forward in the company.”
Low also has advice for others trying to find their calling. “Start as
early as possible and find what you love. Then, push to always do
better. You don’t have to be the best, just be better than the day
before.”
Tyson Foods is the second-largest protein producer in the world
and offers dozens of different careers including transportation,
information technology, research and development and nursing.
Tyson shares its success with team members through a competitive
benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and life
insurance, retirement savings plans, stock purchasing plans, product
discounts and a full-service credit union. To learn more about careers
at Tyson, scan the code or visit http://tyson.com.
“Tyson and the people here have been really
good to me and have encouraged me to keep
moving forward in the company.”
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