Grader PR03 - 1st shift - Stack S3 T3

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Vernon, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for properly grading product according to the customer's specifications while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. To grade out #1 product, ends & pieces and Covered Wagon ensuring product meets customer specifications including lean and slice count requirements and is handled appropriately. Maintain yields and correctly grade product according to customer and company specifications; knowledge of customer specifications for product being sliced. Ensure proper bellies are being sliced, and proper supplies are being used such as boxes, labels, and film. Communicate to Lead or Supervisor of any problems with equipment, supplies, or product. Work other positions on the line when necessary or grade on other lines. Position rotates at 30-minute intervals; every other rotation is grading product. Other rotations are working on the line.

Requirements

Proficiency in reading and writing.
Ability to complete on-the-job paperwork.
Ability to effectively communicate across all management levels.
Must have completed Probation Period.
Attendance point level must be @ 4 or less to qualify.
Selected candidate must maintain 4 points or less prior to transfer into the position.
No written warnings/suspensions in last 6 months.
Must be in current position for at least 6 months if not a promotion.
Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Able and willing to stand during shifts as well as walk at times.
Able and willing to use hands to handle and feel product.
Able and willing to reach with hands and arms with occasional stooping.
Able and willing to communicate with team members as well as with management.
Able and willing to lift to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Properly grade product according to customer specifications.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.
Grade out #1 product, ends & pieces and Covered Wagon ensuring product meets customer specifications including lean and slice count requirements.
Handle product appropriately.
Maintain yields.
Ensure proper bellies are being sliced.
Ensure proper supplies are being used such as boxes, labels, and film.
Communicate to Lead or Supervisor of any problems with equipment, supplies, or product.
Work other positions on the line when necessary or grade on other lines.
Rotate positions at 30-minute intervals, with every other rotation grading product and other rotations working on the line.