Machine Opr 3rd shift - Kansas City, KS
About The Position
Tyson Foods is hiring a full-time Machine Operator at its highly automated meat processing and packaging facility in Kansas City, Kansas. The role operates machinery to maintain continuous product flow, verifies that the correct ingredients and supplies are used on the line, adjusts machine settings as needed, and notifies a supervisor when maintenance may be required. Applicants may be considered for an opening in either Raw or RTE production. The Raw Machine Operator work includes combining meat and raw ingredients and delivering product to logs for the cooking system. The position also involves basic equipment care, sanitation, troubleshooting, and maintaining a safe and orderly workplace while following Tyson policies and procedures. This is a third-shift position. Relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- At least 3 months of machine operator or packer operator experience; experience must be documented on the application.
- At least 6 months of continuous work experience within the last 3 years.
- Willing and able to work in a cold, damp environment with temperatures ranging from 28–42 degrees.
- Willing and able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform repetitive motions.
- Willing and able to stand, bend, reach overhead, and twist for long periods.
- Willing and able to stand 8–12 hours per day on a hard floor.
- Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Operate machinery to maintain continuous product flow through the production process.
- Ensure the correct ingredients and supplies are being used on the line.
- Monitor and adjust machine settings as needed and notify a supervisor when maintenance is required.
- For Raw production, combine meat and raw ingredients and deliver product to logs for the cooking system.
- Perform basic lubrication, inspection, adjustments, repairs, cleaning, and sanitation as part of operator care.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, including line-side problem-solving.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, safe, and organized workspace.
- Operate forklifts.
- Identify and act on system-based error messages; resolve jams and equipment malfunctions.
- Open and close work orders in the MES system and monitor, interpret, and resolve system alerts.
- Adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
