Machine Opr - 1st Shift - Pack Line 1

Tyson Foods, Inc.•South Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating machinery to maintain the continuous flow of product through the production process and ensure the correct ingredients and supplies are used on the line. The role involves monitoring and adjusting machine settings, reporting maintenance needs to a supervisor, and maintaining a safe work environment in accordance with Tyson policies and procedures. The team member will learn and use the EIM system and handheld scanners and perform other duties as assigned. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toed shoes, a bump cap, and hearing protection. This position is open only to team members currently working at the facility or complex. Team members at another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner. The job requires standing throughout workstations and may involve work in wet conditions and temperatures ranging from 38 to 50 degrees. Physical tasks include lifting spice bags up to 50 pounds, pushing or pulling an 80-pound film roll on a cart to the machine, torso flexion of 0–45 degrees, full bilateral arm extension, bilateral hand grasp, and simultaneous use of both hands. Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. At the time of application, internal candidates must have no more than four attendance points, no suspensions in the past 12 months, no more than two written warnings in the past 12 months, and no lateral, downward, or self-disqualification in the past six months unless pursuing a higher classification. New team members within their first 30 days of probation are not eligible to bid. Probationary team members bidding after their first 30 days must have no more than two attendance points.

Requirements

Be a current team member working at the facility or complex; team members from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.
Have no more than four attendance points at the time of application.
Have had no suspensions within the past 12 months.
Have no more than two written warnings in the past 12 months.
Have no lateral, downward, or self-disqualification within the past six months unless pursuing a higher classification.
New team members within the first 30 days of probation are not eligible to bid; probationary team members bidding after their first 30 days must have no more than two attendance points.
Be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Be willing and able to push or pull 80 pounds of film in a cart to the machine.
Be able to stand throughout all workstations and use both hands simultaneously.
Be able to work in temperatures ranging from 38 to 50 degrees and, at times, wet conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product through the production process.
Ensure the proper ingredients and supplies are being used on the line.
Monitor and adjust machine settings as needed.
Notify a supervisor when machines require maintenance.
Maintain a safe work environment and follow Tyson policies and procedures.
Learn and use the EIM system and handheld scanners.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, a bump cap, and hearing protection.