B-Shift Drum Operator 5- Amarillo Hides

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

The Drum Operator follows the wet-blue process formula by monitoring temperature ranges, pH levels, and mechanical action, and promptly reporting formula discrepancies. The role requires adherence to safety policies and procedures, completion of assigned duties, and flexibility to work holidays, weekends, and other hours as needed. The position works B Shift on a six-day workweek that includes two night shifts. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. A resume is required for review. Applicants are subject to the stated internal disqualifiers, and priority consideration is given to applicants at the facility and internal candidates impacted by plant closure or job elimination. Relocation assistance and referral payout are not available.

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 perform visual inspections of 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 operating procedures accurately, monitor multiple process conditions, identify abnormalities, work independently, and complete assigned responsibilities.
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.
Ability to repetitively lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds individually and heavier loads with assistance.
Ability to repetitively grasp, reach, pinch, and hold objects of varying sizes.
Ability to work in hot and/or cold, humid, and wet environments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
2 or more years of Hides/Tannery production experience.
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/process documentation or logs.
Basic computer skills beyond the minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

Follow established wet-blue production formulas, process specifications, and written operating procedures.
Monitor temperature, pH, timing, mechanical action, and other process conditions, and respond appropriately.
Promptly report formula deviations, process abnormalities, and equipment concerns.
Perform visual inspections of drums and other assigned processing equipment.
Follow chemical-handling procedures and all safety policies and procedures, including applicable respiratory-protection and SCBA requirements.
Complete assigned duties and communicate process information effectively with operators, management, maintenance, and other departments.
Operate required material-handling equipment, including pallet jacks and two-wheeled dollies, when applicable.