Machine Operator PR03 - Processing - 2nd Shift

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 to ensure that the proper ingredients and supplies are being used on the line. The operator monitors and adjusts machine settings as needed and notifies a supervisor when machinery may require maintenance, while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. The role includes learning the new EIM System and using handheld scanners, as well as performing other assigned duties. Team members must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, a bump cap, and hearing protection. The position is for current team members at this facility or complex; team members at other Tyson facilities should express interest through their local HR Partner. The work involves standing at all workstations and handling spices and film. Team members must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, push or pull an 80-pound film cart to the machine, bend the torso 0–45 degrees, fully extend both arms, use a full bilateral hand grasp for code-date checks, and use both hands simultaneously. Work areas may range from 38 to 50 degrees and may sometimes be wet. Physical requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. Internal applicants 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 within the past six months unless for 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. The position is on second shift. Tyson provides team members and their families paid time off, 401(k) plans, and affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Requirements

Must be a current team member at the facility or complex to apply for this position; team members at another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be willing and able to push or pull an 80-pound film cart to the machine.
Must be able to perform torso flexion of 0–45 degrees while handling spice.
Must be able to fully extend both arms.
Must be able to use a full bilateral hand grasp when checking code dates.
Must be able to stand at all workstations and use both hands simultaneously.
Must be willing and able to work in temperatures ranging from 38 to 50 degrees and in conditions that may sometimes be wet.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Internal applicants must have no more than four attendance points, no suspensions within the past 12 months, and no more than two written warnings within the past 12 months.
Internal applicants must have had no lateral, downward, or self-disqualification in the past six months, unless for a higher classification.
New team members within their first 30 days of probation are not eligible to bid; probationary team members bidding after 30 days must have no more than two attendance points.
Must wear steel-toed shoes, a bump cap, and hearing protection.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery to maintain continuous product flow through the production process.
Ensure proper ingredients and supplies are being used on the line.
Monitor and adjust machine settings as needed.
Notify a supervisor if machinery may require maintenance.
Maintain a safe work environment and follow Tyson policies and procedures.
Learn and use the EIM System and handheld scanners.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.