Feed Ingredient Receiver Operator FM02 - 2nd Shift/Full Time (Center Feed Mill)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Center, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Feed Ingredient Receiver Operator receives, unloads, inspects, and documents incoming bulk and bagged feed ingredients delivered by rail and/or truck. The role operates unloading equipment, handles ingredients accurately, maintains inventory records, and supports efficient feed mill operations while complying with Tyson Foods safety, quality assurance, environmental, and biosecurity standards. The position is based at the Center Feed Mill and is scheduled for second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. The facility may also operate on weekends and holidays, and schedules may be flexible as needed to meet customer and operational demands. Work occurs in variable weather and climate conditions, including hot, cold, humid, dusty, noisy, wet, dry, and outdoor environments. The role involves physical activity, work around moving machinery and in elevated areas, and use of required personal protective equipment. The starting pay is $19.65 per hour, with a $1.00 shift increase for second- and third-shift work. Tyson offers advancement opportunities and steady work. Team-member benefits include paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required. Candidates must have basic reading, writing, math, communication, and computer skills and be able to complete paperwork and maintain receiving and inventory records. Preferred experience includes feed mill operations, ingredient receiving, manufacturing, agriculture, grain handling, rail unloading, warehouse operations, material handling, or related industrial work. The successful candidate must be able to perform the job’s physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing, math, communication, and computer skills.
Ability to accurately complete paperwork and maintain inventory and receiving records.
Basic math skills, strong communication skills, and basic mechanical aptitude.
Ability to certify and maintain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
Ability to obtain and maintain Confined Space and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certifications.
Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain locomotive certifications.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety glasses, safety vest, gloves, and steel-toed shoes.
Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, dry, dusty, humid, noisy, and outdoor environments, including heavy ingredient dust and inclement weather.
Ability to work in elevated areas and follow safety procedures.
Ability to maintain good housekeeping throughout receiving, storage, and service areas.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb ladders and stairs, and sustain physical activity throughout the workday.
Ability to read, complete, and sign required paperwork and perform basic computer tasks.
Ability to safely use tools and equipment, including a sledgehammer, when required.
Willingness and ability to work holidays, weekends, and flexible hours as operational demands require.
Must meet the job’s physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Internal applicants must be out of the probationary period unless there are no other qualified candidates, must not have declined a bid within the past six months, must have fewer than 4.5 attendance points at application, and must have no written warnings or suspensions in the past six months.
Must meet all external education, experience, certification, and job-related qualifications required for the position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in feed mill operations, ingredient receiving, manufacturing, agriculture, grain handling, rail unloading, warehouse operations, material handling, or a related industrial environment.
Experience operating PIT equipment, unloading railcars and trucks, managing inventory, or using computerized receiving systems.

Responsibilities

Safely receive and unload incoming bulk ingredients from railcars and trucks using unloading equipment.
Inspect incoming ingredients for accuracy, quality, and compliance with established procedures.
Complete receiving paperwork, inventory documentation, and computer-based tasks accurately and promptly.
Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) to move pallets, ingredients, and related materials throughout the facility.
Monitor ingredient receiving systems and communicate concerns about product quality, inventory, or equipment.
Coordinate with Operations, vendors, carriers, and other departments to support efficient ingredient flow.
Keep receiving areas, unloading stations, ingredient storage locations, and service areas clean and organized.
Perform routine operational checks on receiving equipment and promptly report maintenance needs.
Work safely in elevated areas and around moving machinery, following established safety procedures.
Obtain and maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, and locomotive certifications as required.
Follow Tyson Foods health, safety, quality assurance, environmental, and biosecurity protocols.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing where required, with Operations, customers, vendors, truck drivers, and rail operators.
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced production environment.
Collect ingredient samples from incoming trucks and railcars, label and document them accurately, and handle and submit them for quality assurance testing according to procedures.
Maintain good housekeeping and follow biosecurity policies, including company guidelines and restrictions regarding contact with avian species.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.