Dumper Operator RE02 - C Shift (days) - RVI Forest, MS

Tyson Foods•Forest, MS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dumper Operator sets up and operates the mechanical dumper while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. Applicants may also be considered for any general production opening. The role may include other duties assigned by a supervisor and may require operating a front-end loader or forklift, for which certification must be obtained. The schedule is C Shift (days): Wednesday, 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. Starting pay is $20.40 per hour. The position is at River Valley Ingredients in Forest, Mississippi. Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Requirements include standing for long periods; lifting up to 50 pounds; shoveling; climbing stairs and ladders up to 60 feet; bending, stretching, and reaching; and working in extreme heat, cold, inclement weather, and odors. The operator maintains a clean work area using soap and a high-pressure hose, reads and completes required logs, communicates with supervisors and coworkers by two-way radio, and uses basic hand tools for basic mechanical and maintenance functions. Applicants must have at least six months of work history with one employer within the past 12 months. Three consecutive months of operator experience within the past two years is preferred. Rehires must meet a minimum 180-day waiting period and may have worked at Tyson Foods no more than three times. Applicants must complete the additional task after submitting the application to be considered.

Requirements

At least six months of work history with one employer within the past 12 months.
Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, shovel, climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet, bend, stretch, and reach.
Ability to work in extreme heat, cold, inclement weather, and odors.
Ability to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions.
Ability to read and complete required logs.
Ability to communicate with supervisors and coworkers via two-way radio.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Applicants must complete the additional task after submitting the application to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Three consecutive months of operator experience within the past two years.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate the mechanical dumper.
Maintain a safe work environment and follow Tyson policies and procedures.
Keep the work area clean using soap and a high-pressure hose.
Read and complete required logs.
Communicate with supervisors and coworkers using a two-way radio.
Use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions.
Operate a front-end loader or forklift if required, after obtaining certification.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.