Machine Operator - Manufacturing – Full Time – Newbern, TN 38059 (Bowl Chopper Operator – Batching)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Newbern, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator works in the batching department and is responsible for setting up and operating the bowl chopper in preparation for startup. The role requires following good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies. The facility produces sausage patties, sausage links, and roll sausage and operates five days a week. This position is available on first shift in Newbern, Tennessee, and starts at $22.30 per hour. Shift increases apply to second and third shifts, and overtime may be available. The successful candidate must be able to work in temperatures at or below 35°F for at least eight hours and perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work involves handling and positioning product and may include bending, twisting, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting on a concrete floor for periods of up to eight hours. Occasional lifting or carrying of up to 50 pounds may be required.

Requirements

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.
May occasionally need to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Internal applicants must have no more than five attendance occurrences and no disciplinary suspension on file in the past six months.
Internal applicants for lateral moves or demotions must have been in their current position for at least six months; promotion may occur at any time.
Internal applicants must have fewer than four points, no written warnings in the past six months, and no suspensions in the past 12 months.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate the bowl chopper in the batching department.
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 a lead person, supervisor, or superintendent.