Machine Operator PR05 - Pickle Maker Opr - 2nd Shift

Tyson Refrigerated Processed Meats•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Machine Operator performs pickle-making and related production tasks safely while supporting Tyson’s safety culture. The role is designated for team members currently working at the facility or complex. Applicants transferring from another Tyson facility should contact their local HR Partner. The operator receives required training and may be assigned other duties or positions as needed. The position involves preparing pickle according to production schedules and recipe instructions, using the Wolftec system and scanner, and transferring completed pickle to the appropriate tank. The operator records production and ingredient information in the designated systems, completes required documentation, maintains a clean and safe work area, and reports maintenance or product-quality issues to a supervisor. The job requires frequently lifting or moving up to 55 pounds with assistance. The work environment includes wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and usually loud noise. A dust mask may be worn at the team member’s discretion; it is encouraged but not mandatory. This is a second-shift position. Applicants must meet the facility’s internal eligibility conditions, including attendance and disciplinary-status requirements. Team members who win a bid are subject to the stated qualification and self-disqualification periods.

Requirements

Must not have more than 4 attendance points.
Must not have received a written warning within the last 3 months.
Probationary team members must have completed 90 days to be considered.
Must be willing and able to frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to operate equipment using a touch screen and handheld scanner.
Team members who win a bid may not laterally bid for 6 months, but may bid for a higher-level job.
A team member is subject to a 2-week qualification period; if disqualified by the supervisor, the team member returns to the previous position.
A team member has 2 weeks from physically starting the new position to notify HR of self-disqualification and return to the previous position; a team member who self-disqualifies may not bid for 6 months.
Hourly applicants must complete the task after submitting their application to provide additional information for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Safety Chain/Plant View, EIM, and SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all work duties safely and promote the Tyson safety culture.
Complete required training and perform other duties or positions as assigned.
Perform daily forklift inspections and submit documentation to the supervisor when needed.
Review the production schedule with the supervisor before each shift to confirm when pickle will be made and the quantity needed.
Select the correct master recipe in the Wolftec system and enter the total batch amount.
Follow program and process instructions to prepare pickle, including verifying the brine salt salometer level before each batch when needed.
Scan all ingredients with the Wolftec scanner before adding them to the pickle.
Transfer pickle to the appropriate tank.
Issue all ingredients to the process order using the EIM system.
Produce pickle for massage process orders.
Enter required information into the Safety Chain/Plant.View QA System.
Turn in the work order showing the total amount completed to the supervisor.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Complete required production documents and submit them to the supervisor daily.
Report maintenance or product-quality issues to the supervisor.