Machine Operator Raw - 2nd shift Kansas City

Tyson•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

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. Applicants may be considered for an opening in either the Raw or Ready-to-Eat (RTE) production area. The role operates and monitors machinery to keep product moving through production, verifies that the correct ingredients and supplies are used, adjusts machine settings as needed, and notifies a supervisor when maintenance is required. Team members are expected to maintain a safe work environment and follow Tyson policies and procedures. Raw Machine Operators combine meat and raw ingredients to formulate product and deliver it to logs for the cooking system. Duties include basic equipment care, lubrication, inspection, adjustments, repairs, cleaning, sanitation, and participation in continuous-improvement and line-side problem-solving activities. Operators maintain an orderly workspace, operate forklifts, respond to system error messages, resolve jams and equipment malfunctions, and use the MES system to open and close work orders and monitor and resolve alerts. RTE Machine Operators monitor robotic pocket filling and supply film to the line, as well as monitor the peeler, cook/chill system, and unload monitor. They help maintain throughput, yield, quality, food safety, and personal safety; operate a film lift to move 500-pound film rolls; identify product and material defects; resolve jams and equipment malfunctions; operate scales; weigh meat drafts using bench-top scales; and use handheld digital scanners. The position involves working in a cold, damp environment with temperatures ranging from 28–42°F. Candidates must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds; work at a fast pace with repetitive motions; and stand, bend, reach overhead, and twist for extended periods, including standing 8–12 hours per day on a hard floor. These physical requirements may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 3 months of machine operator or packer operator experience; experience must be documented on the application.
At least 6 months of continuous work experience within the last 3 years.
Ability and willingness to work in a cold, damp environment with temperatures from 28–42°F.
Ability and willingness to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment involving repetitive motions.
Ability and willingness to stand, bend, reach overhead, and twist for extended periods, including standing 8–12 hours a day on a hard floor.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery to support continuous product flow.
Ensure the correct ingredients and supplies are used on the production line.
Monitor and adjust machine settings and notify a supervisor when maintenance is needed.
For Raw production, combine meat and raw ingredients and deliver product to logs for the cooking system.
Perform basic equipment lubrication, inspection, adjustments, repairs, cleaning, and sanitation.
Participate in continuous-improvement activities, including line-side problem-solving.
Maintain a clean, orderly, safe work area and follow company policies and procedures.
Operate forklifts and respond to system-based error messages.
Resolve equipment jams and malfunctions.
Open and close work orders in the MES system and monitor, interpret, and resolve system alerts.
For RTE production, monitor robotic pocket filling, supply film, and monitor the peeler, cook/chill system, and unload monitor.
Support production throughput, yield, quality, food safety, and personal safety.
Operate a film lift to move 500-pound film rolls.
Identify product and material quality defects and take appropriate action.
Operate scales, weigh meat drafts using bench-top scales, and use handheld digital scanners.