B-Shift Drum Operator 5- Amarillo Hides

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Amarillo, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drum Operator follows wet-blue process formulas by monitoring temperature ranges, pH levels, timing, and mechanical action, and promptly reports formula discrepancies, process abnormalities, and equipment concerns. The role includes performing visual inspections of drums and other assigned processing equipment, following chemical-handling and safety procedures, and completing assigned duties in accordance with established formulas and operating procedures. The position requires basic computer skills, effective written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and with operators, management, maintenance, and other departments. The operator must maintain respiratory-protection and SCBA qualifications applicable to the position and be able to operate required material-handling equipment, including pallet jacks and two-wheeled dollies when applicable. The work is on B shift, a six-day workweek that includes two night shifts; holidays, weekends, and other hours may be required. Supervisory responsibilities and travel are not part of the role.

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 process conditions such as temperature, pH, timing, and mechanical action and recognize abnormalities.
Ability to identify 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 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.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
A resume is required for review.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
2 or more years of Hides/Tannery production experience.
Experience specifically 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 ranges, pH levels, process timing, and mechanical action, and respond accurately to process conditions.
Promptly report formula deviations, process abnormalities, and equipment concerns.
Perform visual inspections of drums and other assigned processing equipment.
Follow established chemical-handling and safety procedures.
Complete assigned responsibilities and communicate process information to operators, management, maintenance, and other departments.
Operate required material-handling equipment, including pallet jacks and two-wheeled dollies when applicable.