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Job Details:

Job Description

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.

This position starts at $24.25/hr.

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 and advancement opportunities. This facility operates five days a week and produces Pepperoni and Salami.

Position Summary: 

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating packaging machines and monitoring the work activities of production employees involved in the packaging of Ready to Eat products.  The Machine Operator ensures that safety and food safety policies are adhered to and that packaged products conform to specifications/quality standards.   

 

Responsibilities: 

Responsible for operating the Multivac, Propac, Cryovac machines in a safe and efficient manner.  

Accurately utilize packaging SOP to pull the correct materials for assigned packaging schedule/s 

Utilize SAP to accurately transfer material and/or wip to and from storage location and assigned location/s 

Utilize SAP to make transaction corrections when necessary 

Ability to push racks of up to 2000 pounds of product on rail system 

Install/register film on packaging machines 

Sharpen slicer blades 

Ability to set and adjust equipment to standardized speeds and troubleshoot/adjust as necessary 

Maintain standard line performance  

Consistently setup and start line on time 

Account for all downtime and problem solve issues as necessary 

Train new machine operators 

Serve as safety captain and first point of contact on the line for production and equipment related issues 

 

Requirements: 

Must be willing and able to work overtime on assigned shift and/or weekends as needed. 

Must be willing and able to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level up to 40 to 60 pounds repeatedly. 

Must be willing and able to push/manipulate up to 40 - 60 pounds repeatedly. 

Must be willing and able to tolerate temperatures of 35 degrees or below for entire shift; be able to walk and stand on concrete floor for the shift duration and able to follow both verbal and written instructions.  

Must be willing and able to complete all required training for the job. 

Must be willing and able to Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor or lead person.  

Must be willing and able to Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements.  

Must be willing and able to perform all positions of rotation, if applicable.  

Must be willing and able to Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor and/or lead.  

Must be willing and able to Demonstrate knowledge of basic math, grammar and communication skills. 

Minimum 6 months work experience in previous 12 months with a single employer. 6 months of machine operator experience.

 

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$24.25

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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