1st Shift Ingredient Receiver Rail Operator FM02 - Feed Mill

Tyson Foods•Clarksville, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for team members currently working at this facility or complex only. Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner. The role involves operating a locomotive/track mobile to move rail cars, coordinating switching activities, handling switches and hand brakes, monitoring track conditions, recording data, operating scales, documenting incoming ingredients, operating equipment to unload feed ingredients, and performing quality analysis on incoming ingredients. The job also requires the ability to lift and use hand tools for unloading and minor maintenance, and to work in various environmental conditions including hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments with heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather. The position requires working holidays, weekends, and flexible hours as needed, working in elevated areas, and adhering to biosecurity guidelines. Maintaining good housekeeping, communicating with all levels of operations, and following health and safety protocols are also key responsibilities. The role involves lifting up to 60 lbs and up to 100 lbs with assistance, and requires sustained physical activity including standing, sitting, walking, and climbing ladders/stairs.

Requirements

Must have at least 3 months Operator experience within the last 10 years listed on the application.
Experience can be listed from a combination of employers if it is at least 3 months.
Minimum Rehire Waiting Period - 365 days
3 Time Rule
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Operate a locomotive/track mobile to move rail cars by following established procedures and/or specifications.
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.
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 Guildelines including an agreement to avoid any avian species.
Maintain good housekeeping including service areas.
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.