Belly Grader labor - All Shifts - Vernon, TX

Tyson Foods•Vernon, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves removing bellies from trees, processing them through a bacon press, and grading them according to specific quality standards. The role requires monitoring equipment, handling products according to USDA regulations, and operating machinery such as pallet jacks. Team members may also be assigned to other departments based on production needs. The job includes tasks like cleaning equipment with high-pressure hoses and agents, and identifying malfunctioning equipment for repair.

Requirements

All non-discretionary positions will be awarded to the most senior Team Member by department first and then plantwide.
Successful bidders will not be permitted to bid again for six (6) months unless promotion to a higher job is available.
Most senior TM that meets requirement will be given a 2-week trial period.
Must be able and willing to grade bellies that are 10-50 lbs. repetitively.
Must be able and willing to push/pull trees that are from 250-500 lbs each.
Must be able and willing to remove bellies from trees and remove combs repetitively.
Must be able and willing to stand and walk throughout the shift. (8-10 hours)
Must be able to use hands to touch, handle or feel.
Must be able to reach with hands and arms.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Remove bellies from trees.
Remove combs from bellies and feed them into bacon press.
Monitor press equipment and conveyors to prevent jams.
Put empty combs on comb stands for transporting to wash area.
Grade bellies according to specs by sorting according to belly thickness, size, wrinkle length, temperature, and overall quality.
Monitor bellies for comb teeth while listening for metal detectors.
Ensure that any bellies in the metal detector when it goes off are properly graded and stored for later inspection.
Use an electric stand up pallet jack to transport loaded pallets to coolers and to move empty pallets to proper locations.
Stack full comb stands on pallet and transport to wash area using pallet jack.
Push loaded trees from freezers to cooler for proper rotation and to supply pressroom area with proper product to press.
Use high pressure water hoses and cleaning agents to remove meat particles from empty trees.
Push trees 4 at a time from freezers to press room.
Tag and remove any malfunctioning trees for maintenance to repair.
Work in other departments as needed according to production requirements.
Feed and operate the Press Machines.
Stack bellies onto pallets.
Handle products according to USDA inspections.