B-Shift Drum Operator 5- Amarillo Hides

Tyson Fresh Meats•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

The Drum Operator follows wet-blue process formulas by monitoring temperature ranges, pH levels, and mechanical action, and promptly reporting formula discrepancies. The role requires following written formulas and operating procedures, inspecting drums and other assigned processing equipment, and adhering to chemical-handling, respiratory-protection, and other safety requirements. The employee completes assigned duties, works independently, and communicates process information and concerns to operators, management, maintenance, and other departments. The position may require operating pallet jacks and two-wheeled dollies when applicable. The role is on B Shift, with a six-day workweek that includes two night shifts, and requires flexibility to work holidays, weekends, and other hours as needed. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. A resume is required for review. Supervisory responsibilities and travel are none.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least 1 year of Hides/Tannery production or processing experience.
Hands-on experience with tannery processing equipment, hides processing, wet-blue production, or a comparable tannery process.
Experience following established production formulas, process specifications, or written operating procedures.
Ability to monitor and accurately respond to temperature, pH, timing, and mechanical action.
Ability to recognize and promptly report formula deviations, process abnormalities, and equipment concerns.
Ability to visually inspect drums and other assigned processing equipment.
Ability to follow established chemical-handling and safety procedures.
Ability to complete and maintain respiratory-protection and SCBA qualifications applicable to the position.
Basic computer skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, accurately follow written procedures, and monitor multiple process conditions.
Ability to operate required material-handling equipment, including pallet jacks and two-wheeled dollies, when applicable.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on hard, wet, and slippery surfaces; crouch, squat, climb stairs and ladders, and occasionally crawl; repetitively lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds individually and heavier loads with assistance; and repetitively grasp, reach, pinch, and hold objects of varying sizes.
Ability to work in hot and/or cold, humid, and wet environments.
Resume required for review.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of Hides/Tannery production experience.
Previous experience in a wet-blue or blue-chrome tanning process.
Previous Drum Operator experience.
Experience monitoring and documenting pH, temperature, process timing, or chemical formulas.
Previous experience handling or staging chemicals in a tannery or industrial processing environment.
Experience recognizing process deviations and escalating equipment or formula concerns.
Experience performing basic operator inspections or internal preventive-maintenance activities on production equipment.
Experience operating pallet jacks or similar material-handling equipment.
Previous forklift experience or forklift certification.
Experience completing production/process documentation or logs.
Basic computer skills beyond the minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

Follow wet-blue process formulas and established written operating procedures.
Monitor temperature ranges, pH levels, timing, and mechanical action, and respond to process conditions.
Recognize and promptly report formula deviations, process abnormalities, and equipment concerns.
Perform visual inspections of drums and other assigned processing equipment.
Follow chemical-handling, respiratory-protection, and other safety procedures.
Complete assigned responsibilities and communicate process information effectively with operators, management, maintenance, and other departments.
Operate material-handling equipment, including pallet jacks and two-wheeled dollies, when applicable.
Work holidays, weekends, and other hours as needed.