About The Position

The Heavy Skilled Operator Processing role involves operating knives and hooks while following required personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols. The work is physically demanding and may require standing at a table or elevated platform for extended periods, typically eight hours or more, and working on a moving table or chain. Employees may push, lift, and pull weights up to 80 pounds and work in cold, hot, and humid environments. Safety and efficiency are emphasized. The role requires at least one month of prior experience in meat processing or a similar manufacturing environment, such as a butcher shop. Experience with specified processing jobs is preferred. Eligible candidates for rehire must be at least 365 days past their last term date and have a maximum of two rehire eligibility instances, for a maximum of three Tyson employments.

Requirements

  • At least one month of prior experience in meat processing or a similar manufacturing environment, such as a butcher shop.
  • Willingness and ability to work on a moving chain or table.
  • Ability to work in both hot and cold environments.
  • Physical strength to handle weights up to 80 pounds using appropriate techniques.
  • Commitment to wearing and properly using all required PPE.
  • Endurance to stand for long periods during the shift.
  • Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in one or more of the following processing jobs: Pull Clod, Bone Chuck, Bone Arm, Bone Rib, Pull Tenders, Bone Tops, or Seam Rounds.

Responsibilities

  • Operate knives and hooks safely and efficiently.
  • Perform physical tasks including pushing, lifting, and pulling weights up to 80 pounds using appropriate techniques.
  • Work in varying environmental conditions, including cold, hot, and humid settings.
  • Stand for the duration of the shift, which may extend beyond eight hours.
  • Wear and properly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Work on a moving chain or table.
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