Grinder Operator - 2nd Shift (B Shift) - Waterloo KPR, IA

Tyson Foods•Waterloo, IA

15h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Job Details: If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe work environment. Waterloo KPR produces fully cooked, ready-to-eat products. Whether you are seeking a job for right now or a career for forever – Tyson has what you are looking for! Tyson has a committed track record of promoting from within because we believe our Team Members can grow into the best leaders. Benefits Effective Day 1! This job posting is for 2nd shift, initially working a schedule of Monday through Friday and some Saturdays, and then a rotational schedule of 4 days on, 3 days off one week, and 3 days on, 4 days off the following week when the plant moves to a 7-day operation. Work hours are generally 1:40 p.m. to approximately 11:00 p.m./midnight. The base rate of pay is $21.85/hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00/hour. Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed. This position is eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

At least three (3) months of relevant operator experience with one or a combination of employers
At least six (6) months of continuous employment with one employer in the past two (2) years
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Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed
Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively with all team members and management
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
Ability to identify, act with a sense of urgency, and resolve problems/inconsistencies, getting help from management or others, as needed
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves
Must be willing and able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level
The Team Member will stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach above, below, and at shoulder level
The Team Member will use both arms/hands and legs/feet to operate forklifts or electric pallet and hand jacks
The Team Member will work while standing or walking on hard floors for a period of up to 8-10 hours/day
The Team Member will climb up and down stairs/ladders to get to/from work areas and to work at elevated levels and various heights and in confined spaces, as needed
The Team Member will work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm to cold/freezing, where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas
The Team Member will perform repetitive motions, flex/grip with wrists/hands, and use tools (e.g., box knife, metal scraper)

Nice To Haves

Forklift/Mule/PIT experience preferred, but not required
Basic computer skills to navigate systems and perform data entry
Experience with inventory control methods preferred
Ability to record information using company-provided forms and procedures
Ability to accurately perform math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

Responsibilities

Efficiently and safely sets up, operates, and tears down the grinder
Inspects grinder for serviceability
Verifies with Blender Operator to have correct plate for final cut
Inspects to ensure all machine guards are in place correctly
Works closely with the Blender Operator to verify when to perform a plate check and completes appropriate Safety Chain application/paperwork accurately
Monitors for foreign material and informs supervisor immediately if found
Verifies only edible product is placed in edible vats
Verifies all vats being used are cleaned and oiled
Assists in covering vats as being readied for the WIP Cooler
Performs washdowns, as needed
All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to, personal safety and food safety
Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations
Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT)
Performs other duties, as assigned

Benefits

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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