B-Shift Drum Operator 5- Amarillo Hides

Tyson Foods•Amarillo, TX

10d

About The Position

The Drum Operator follows the wet blue process formula by monitoring temperature ranges, pH levels, timing, and mechanical action, and promptly reports formula discrepancies, process abnormalities, and equipment concerns. The position requires following written formulas and operating procedures, inspecting drums and other assigned processing equipment, and complying with chemical-handling, respiratory-protection, SCBA, and other safety requirements. The operator completes assigned duties, works independently, and communicates process information with operators, management, maintenance, and other departments. The role requires flexibility to work holidays, weekends, and other hours as needed. The schedule is B Shift, with a six-day workweek that includes two night shifts. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

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 conditions.
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 follow written formulas and procedures accurately, monitor multiple process conditions, work independently, and complete assigned responsibilities.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment required for the position, 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.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Resume required for review.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of Hides/Tannery production experience.
Previous experience specifically working in a wet-blue or blue-chrome tanning process.
Previous Drum Operator experience.
Experience monitoring and documenting pH, temperature, process timing, or chemical formulas.
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 or process documentation or logs.
Basic computer skills beyond the minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

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