Machine Opr - RAW 2nd shift - Kansas, City
About The Position
Tyson Foods is hiring a full-time Machine Operator for its highly automated meat processing and packaging facility in Kansas City, Kansas. The position may be assigned to either Raw or Ready-to-Eat (RTE) production. Machine Operators operate equipment to keep product moving through production, ensure the correct ingredients and supplies are used, monitor and adjust machine settings, and notify a supervisor when maintenance is needed. The role requires maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. For the Raw production area, the operator combines meat and raw ingredients to formulate product and deliver it to logs for the cooking system. The role also includes basic equipment care and maintenance, sanitation and cleaning, responding to equipment and system issues, and contributing to continuous improvement and an orderly workplace. The work is performed in a cold, damp, fast-paced production environment.
Requirements
- At least 3 months of machine or packer operator experience; experience must be documented on the application.
- At least 6 months of continuous work within the last 3 years.
- Ability and willingness to work in temperatures ranging from 28 to 42 degrees in a cold, damp environment.
- Ability and willingness to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability and willingness to stand, bend, reach overhead, and twist for long periods.
- Ability and willingness to stand 8–12 hours per day on a hard floor.
Responsibilities
- Operate machinery to ensure continuous product flow through the production process.
- Ensure proper ingredients and supplies are being used on the production line.
- Monitor and adjust machine settings as needed, and notify a supervisor when machinery requires maintenance.
- Combine meat and raw ingredients to formulate product and deliver it 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 work environment.
- Operate forklifts.
- Identify and respond to 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.
- Follow 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
Education Level
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