Machine Operator

Job Details:

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

This position starts at $21.25/hour with overtime required.   

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do!  We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members.  We offer great benefits, advancement opportunities, and steady work. This facility operates six days a week and produces Corn Dogs. 

Position Description:  

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Position is responsible for operating production machine equipment such as Blenders, Mixers, and other equipment as assigned.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•             Interpret daily production schedule 

•             Operate assigned production equipment per product specifications 

•             Determine equipment adjustments and material requirements 

•             Compile and record production data and reports on volume of production 

•             Prepare equipment for production and test runs 

                Perform troubleshooting and preventing maintenance 

•             Operate and observe equipment operation to detect work piece defects or equipment malfunction, and measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy 

•             Ensure work area is clean at all times 

•             Record keeping and attention to detail 

•             Ensure work area is clean at all time 

•             Follow department standards 

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

REQUIREMENTS:  

•             Three months of Machine Operator experience must be listed in job history  

•             Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 45 pounds repeatedly during shift  

•             Some areas must require repetitive lifting up to 75 pounds during Shift  

•             Must stand on hard concrete floors for up to 10 hours per day 

•             Must work in cold/hot temperatures ranging from 40-75 degrees on a routine basis 

•             Must work in wet and/or humid conditions, slippery floors in some areas. 

•             Repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, and pinching, climbing stairs and/or ladders 

•             Use of Personal Protective Equipment 

•             Wet and/or humid conditions, slippery floors in some areas 

•             Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification.  

•             Knowledge of basic food processing compliance, FDA, USDA, and EPA is preferred.   

•             Must be able to work overtime and weekends and other duties as assigned by Management 

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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

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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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