ROARING RIVER FEED MILL: 1st Shift PART-TIME Ingredient Receiver Rail Operator FM03U

Tyson•Roaring River, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ingredient Receiver Rail Operator works at the Roaring River Feed Mill and is responsible for moving rail cars, receiving and unloading incoming feed ingredients, and routing ingredients to the appropriate storage silos. The role also performs batching control-room functions, records and dispatches data, operates scales and ticketing systems, and conducts required quality analyses. The position requires following safety, biosecurity, and operating procedures while communicating with Operations, customers, and vendors. This is a part-time position paying $18.20 per hour. The posted schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; weekend work, including six- and seven-day work, may be required as needed. Holiday work, flexible hours, and work in varied weather and environmental conditions may also be required. The role involves physical activity, including lifting, standing, walking, and climbing, and exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather. Applicants must document at least six months of work history within the past 12 months. Candidates who have worked for Tyson Foods or Tyson affiliates three or more times are ineligible for rehire; rehires are subject to a 91-day waiting period. Relocation assistance is not available. Tyson provides paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Requirements

At least six months of documented work history within the last 12 months, which may be combined across employers.
Ability to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.
Ability to operate rail-moving equipment, scales, ingredient-unloading equipment, and ticketing systems, and to perform batching control-room functions.
Ability to obtain and run required quality analyses on incoming ingredients.
Ability to use hand tools for unloading and minor maintenance.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as required by demand scheduling.
Ability to work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments, with heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather.
Ability to work in elevated areas and follow safety procedures.
Ability to sign and comply with Company Biosecurity Guidelines, including an agreement to avoid any avian species.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently and/or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and climb ladders or stairs, sustaining physical activity throughout the day.
Must have worked for Tyson Foods or a Tyson affiliate fewer than three times to be eligible for rehire; rehires are subject to a 91-day waiting period.

Responsibilities

Operate a locomotive or Trackmobile to move rail cars according to established procedures and specifications.
Perform the functions of the control-room panel and batching operator.
Coordinate rail-car switching, coupling, and clearances.
Operate switches and hand brakes according to company programs.
Walk the track to monitor conditions and report irregularities to management.
Accurately record and dispatch data.
Operate scales and document incoming ingredients through the ticketing system.
Operate equipment to unload feed ingredients and route them to the appropriate storage silo.
Conduct required quality analyses on incoming ingredients.
Use hand tools to assist with ingredient unloading and perform minor maintenance duties.
Maintain housekeeping in service areas and perform groundskeeping.
Communicate orally and in writing with Operations personnel, customers, and vendors as required.
Follow company health and safety protocols and biosecurity guidelines.
Complete other duties assigned by management or administration.