Machine Opr PR04 - 2nd shift - Processing

Tyson Prepared Foods•South Hutchinson, KS

2d•Onsite

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 the correct ingredients and supplies are used on the line. The operator monitors and adjusts machine settings as needed and notifies a supervisor when equipment may require maintenance. The role requires maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. The team member will learn and use the EIM System and handheld scanners and perform other duties as assigned. Required personal protective equipment includes steel-toed shoes, a bump cap, and hearing protection; team members are encouraged to dress appropriately before arriving at their workstation. This position is limited to team members currently working at the facility or complex. Team members seeking to transfer from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner. Applicants must meet internal attendance, disciplinary, and eligibility criteria at the time of application. The job involves standing throughout all workstations, lifting spice bags up to 50 pounds, pushing or pulling an 80-pound film cart to a machine, and working in temperatures ranging from 38 to 50 degrees, sometimes in wet conditions. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds when dumping spice bags.
Must be willing and able to push or pull an 80-pound film cart to a machine.
Must use torso flexion of 0–45 degrees while handling spice.
Must use full bilateral arm extension.
Must use a full bilateral hand grasp when checking code dates.
Must stand throughout work at all workstations.
Must use both hands simultaneously while performing the job.
Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 38 to 50 degrees and in conditions that may be wet.
At application, must have no more than 4 attendance points, no suspensions within the past 12 months, and no more than 2 written warnings in the past 12 months.
Must have had no lateral, downward, or self-disqualification within the past 6 months, except for a higher classification.
Team members still within their first 30 days of probation are ineligible to bid. Probationary team members bidding after their first 30 days must have no more than 2 points.
Position is slated for team members currently working at this facility or complex; applicants transferring from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.
Hourly applicants must complete the task after submitting their application to provide additional information for consideration.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery to ensure 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 machines may require maintenance.
Maintain a safe work environment and follow Tyson policies and procedures.
Learn and use the EIM System and handheld scanners.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, a bump cap, and hearing protection.