About The Position

The Machine Operator works in the batching department at Tyson Foods’ Newbern, Tennessee facility, operating the bowl chopper and preparing equipment for startup. The facility produces sausage patties, sausage links, and roll sausage, and operates five days a week. The role requires following safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies. The position starts at $22.30 per hour, with a shift increase for second and third shifts and potential overtime; this opening is for first shift.

Requirements

  • Have at least six months of continuous employment within the last 18 months.
  • Be willing and able to work for a minimum of eight hours in temperatures at or below 35°F.
  • Be willing and able to pinch or grip product and place it in a specified location.
  • Be willing and able to perform job tasks for periods of eight hours on a concrete floor, including bending, twisting, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.
  • Be willing and able to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • At least six months of relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture, or production experience.

Responsibilities

  • Set up equipment in preparation for startup.
  • Properly set up and operate the bowl chopper.
  • Order meat from the batcher in the kill department.
  • Order meat in the proper sequence to keep the link department running.
  • Distinguish material to be worked on or around and act on material to be used.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the Lead person, Supervisor, or Superintendent.
  • Adhere to safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Prescription drug benefits
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