About The Position

The Ingredient Receiver Rail Operator will be responsible for operating a locomotive/trackmobile to move rail cars, working the Control Room Panel as a Batching operator, and coordinating activities such as switching cars and coupling railcars. This role involves handling switches and hand brakes, monitoring track conditions, accurately recording data, operating scales, documenting incoming ingredients, and operating equipment to unload feed ingredients. The position also requires obtaining and running quality analysis on incoming ingredients, performing minor maintenance, and working in various environmental conditions including hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments with heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather. The role requires the ability to work holidays, weekends, and flexible hours as needed, work in elevated areas, and adhere to biosecurity guidelines. The team member must be able to lift up to 60 lbs, or up to 100 lbs with assistance, and sustain physical activity throughout the day including standing, sitting, walking, and climbing ladders/stairs. All Tyson Health and Safety protocols must be followed, and good housekeeping must be maintained.

Requirements

  • Must be able to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.
  • Must have 6 months work history in the last 12 months documented within your applications work history and/or resume. Can be a combination of employers as long as it is within the past 12 months or your application will not be reviewed.
  • Ability to operate a locomotive/trackmobile to move rail cars by following established procedures and/or specifications.
  • Work and perform all the functions of the Control Room Panel -Batching operator.
  • Ability to coordinate activities such as switching cars from one track to another, coupling railcars together, and/or clearances.
  • Ability to handle switches and hand brakes in accordance with company programs.
  • Ability to walk the length of the track to monitor track conditions and report any irregularities to management.
  • Ability to accurately record data/Dispatch.
  • Ability be able to operate scales and document incoming ingredients through the ticketing system.
  • Ability to operate equipment to unload feed ingredients and route to appropriate storage silo.
  • Ability to obtain and run quality analysis on required incoming ingredients.
  • Ability to lift and use hand tools to assist in unloading of ingredients.
  • Ability to perform minor maintenance duties using hand tools.
  • Ability to work in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather.
  • Ability to work holidays, weekends, and flexible hours as required based on demand scheduling.
  • Ability to work in elevated areas and follow all safety procedures.
  • Able to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity Guidelines including an agreement to avoid any avian species.
  • Maintain good housekeeping including service areas and grounds keeping.
  • Communicate to all levels of Operations including Customers and Vendors both orally and in writing where required.
  • Follow and Operate within all Tyson Health and Safety protocols.
  • Able to Lift up to 60 lbs. and/or up to 100 lbs with assistance.
  • Stand, Sit, Walk, Climb Ladder/Stairs with the ability to sustain physical activity throughout the day.
  • Complete all other tasks assigned by management.

Nice To Haves

  • CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES 3 OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE.
  • REHIRES ARE SUBJECT TO A 91 DAY WAIT PERIOD.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a locomotive/trackmobile to move rail cars by following established procedures and/or specifications.
  • Work and perform all the functions of the Control Room Panel - Batching operator.
  • Coordinate activities such as switching cars from one track to another, coupling railcars together, and/or clearances.
  • Handle switches and hand brakes in accordance with company programs.
  • Walk the length of the track to monitor track conditions and report any irregularities to management.
  • Accurately record data/Dispatch.
  • Operate scales and document incoming ingredients through the ticketing system.
  • Operate equipment to unload feed ingredients and route to appropriate storage silo.
  • Obtain and run quality analysis on required incoming ingredients.
  • Lift and use hand tools to assist in unloading of ingredients.
  • Perform minor maintenance duties using hand tools.
  • Work in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather.
  • Work holidays, weekends, and flexible hours as required based on demand scheduling.
  • Work in elevated areas and follow all safety procedures.
  • Sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity Guidelines including an agreement to avoid any avian species.
  • Maintain good housekeeping including service areas and grounds keeping.
  • Communicate to all levels of Operations including Customers and Vendors both orally and in writing where required.
  • Follow and Operate within all Tyson Health and Safety protocols.
  • Lift up to 60 lbs. and/or up to 100 lbs with assistance.
  • Stand, Sit, Walk, Climb Ladder/Stairs with the ability to sustain physical activity throughout the day.
  • Complete all other tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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