Ingredient Receiver Rail Operator FM02

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ingredient Receiver Rail Operator is responsible for the unloading of trucks and railcars, operating a locomotive/track mobile, setting up railcars for unloading, completing paperwork and inventories, operating receiving equipment safely, and maintaining housekeeping in assigned areas and around the control room. This role involves working in various environments including hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions with exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather. The operator must be able to work holidays, weekends, and flexible hours as required by demand scheduling, and work in elevated areas while following all safety procedures. Communication with operations, customers, and vendors, both orally and in writing, is also a key part of the role. The position requires adherence to all Tyson Health and Safety protocols and Biosecurity Guidelines, including an agreement to avoid avian species.

Requirements

Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl (e.g., yard chickens, pheasants, parakeets, parrots)
Must sign a Bio-security agreement attesting to not owning fowl
Applicants must be from Washington, Benton, or Madison counties in AR; Adair County in OK; McDonald County in MO; or within a 50-mile radius of the Johnson Rd Feed Mill
6 Months Operator experience with one employer in the previous 12-months
Must have a Driver’s License and a Clean Driving record
Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

6 months clerical experience and/or feed mill experience
Knowledge of DOT trucking procedures
High school degree or equivalent

Responsibilities

Unloading of trucks and railcars as they are received or as space permits
Operation of the locomotive/track mobile in a safe and productive manner
Setting railcars up for unloading
Completing proper paperwork and inventories
Operating all receiving equipment properly and in a safe manner
Maintaining acceptable performance in assigned housekeeping areas and of outside grounds around control room
Operating a locomotive/track mobile to move rail cars by following established procedures and/or specifications
Coordinating activities such as switching cars from one track to another, coupling railcars together, and/or clearances
Handling switches and hand brakes in accordance with company programs
Walking the length of the track to monitor track conditions and report any irregularities to management
Accurately recording data
Operating scales and documenting incoming ingredients through the ticketing system
Operating equipment to unload feed ingredients and route to appropriate storage silo
Obtaining and running quality analysis on required incoming ingredients
Lifting and using hand tools to assist in unloading of ingredients
Performing minor maintenance duties using hand tools
Working in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments with heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather
Working holidays, weekends, and flexible hours as required based on demand scheduling
Working in elevated areas and following all safety procedures
Signing and abiding by the Company Biosecurity Guidelines including an agreement to avoid any avian species
Maintaining good housekeeping including service areas
Communicating to all levels of Operations including Customers and Vendors both orally and in writing where required
Following and Operating within all Tyson Health and Safety protocols
Lifting up to 60 lbs. and/or up to 100 lbs. with assistance
Standing, Sitting, Walking, Climbing Ladder/Stairs with the ability to sustain physical activity throughout the day
Completing all other tasks assigned by management