Machine Operator PR05 - Pickle Maker Opr - 2nd Shift

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Machine Operator - Pickle Maker Opr position is a second-shift role for team members currently working at this facility or complex. Team members seeking to transfer from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner. The operator prepares pickle batches according to schedules, recipes, and process instructions, transfers finished pickle to the appropriate tank, and completes required production and quality documentation. The role also involves routine forklift inspections, ingredient scanning and issuing, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and reporting maintenance or product-quality issues to a supervisor. Candidates must meet facility bidding and attendance requirements. A successful candidate enters a two-week qualification period and may return to their previous position if disqualified. The position requires frequent lifting or moving of up to 55 pounds with assistance. The work environment is regularly wet and/or humid and extremely cold, with usually loud noise levels. A dust mask is encouraged but optional.

Requirements

Must not have more than four attendance points.
Must not have received a written warning within the previous three months.
Team members who have won a bid may not laterally bid for six months, but may bid for a higher-level job.
Must complete a two-week qualification period; if the supervisor disqualifies the team member, they return to their previous position.
Has two weeks from physically starting the new position to notify HR of self-disqualification and return to the previous position; after self-disqualifying, the team member may not bid for six months.
Probationary team members must have completed 90 days before they can be considered.
Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds with assistance.
Ability to operate equipment using a touch screen and handheld scanner.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Safety Chain/Plant View, EIM, and SAP.

Responsibilities

Perform all work duties safely and help maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture.
Receive required training and perform other duties or positions as assigned.
Perform a daily forklift inspection and submit documentation to the supervisor if needed.
Review the production schedule with the supervisor before each shift to confirm when pickle will be made and the required quantity.
Select the correct master recipe in the Wolftec system and enter the total batch amount.
Follow program and process instructions to prepare pickle.
Verify the brine salt is at the correct salometer level before each batch when needed.
Scan all ingredients with the Wolftec scanner before adding them to the pickle.
Transfer pickle to the appropriate tank.
Issue all ingredients to the process order using the EIM system.
Produce all pickle to the massage process orders.
Enter required information into the Safety Chain/Plant.View QA System.
Submit a work order showing the total amount completed to the supervisor.
Complete required production documents and submit them to the supervisor daily.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Report maintenance or product-quality issues to the supervisor.