Blender Opr 2nd shift - New London, WI

Tyson•New London, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position includes, but is not limited to, setting up, tearing down, and operating the grinder. The Team Member works in a fast-paced processing environment and performs job rotations as needed, along with other work assigned by management. The role requires following food safety, safety, GMP, and SQF requirements; accurately documenting batches and product information; and performing general housekeeping. Physical requirements include handling and moving meat and other materials, standing and walking for extended periods, and working in wet conditions and cold temperatures.

Requirements

Have at least 3 months of work history with the same employer.
Be able and willing to complete paperwork and SAP functions.
Be able and willing to scan or enter product film, boxes, casings, clips, and ingredients into the computer system for daily product runs, including changeovers.
Be able and willing to perform basic arithmetic.
Be able and willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
Be able and willing to follow computer-based formulations and accurately record and report food safety or product information.
Be able and willing to obtain tow motor certification.
Be able and willing to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: frequently push, pull, or lift 20 pounds or more; lift, lower, or carry 20 pounds or more using the back and legs; move 5,000 pounds of meat per day; frequently flex and grip with the wrists and hands; and stand, walk, climb, and bend for up to 10 hours.
Work in a fast-paced environment requiring rapid hand-eye coordination to move product on a conveyor and/or other processing equipment.
Work in wet conditions and cold temperatures of 35 degrees.

Nice To Haves

Machine Operator experience.
Experience in a manufacturing setting.
RF Scanner experience.

Responsibilities

Operate power lifts, hand mules, dumpers, augers, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and bone-removal equipment.
Add water, cures, seasoning, corn syrup, and other ingredients to meat blends for accurate batching.
Keep stuffers supplied with meat.
Maintain accurate batch records, including sequence and identification, in accordance with company policy.
Weigh and dispose of inedible and edible guts.
Move up to 5,000 pounds of meat per day from tank to tank.
Assemble and tear down final-grind equipment.
Assemble, operate, and tear down the kuhl vat washer; verify and inspect that each vat is clean before covering it with plastic.
Perform general housekeeping duties in the department.
Comply with safety, food safety, GMP, and SQF requirements.
Perform all positions in the job rotation as needed.
Perform other work as assigned by management.