Machine Operator - 3rd shift Kansas City

Tyson Foods•Kansas City, KS

2d•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. The role operates machinery to maintain the continuous flow of product through production and ensures the correct ingredients and supplies are used. Operators monitor and adjust machine settings, report maintenance needs to supervisors, and follow Tyson policies and procedures while maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates may be considered for either the Raw or Ready-to-Eat (RTE) production area. Raw Machine Operators combine meat and raw ingredients, deliver product to the cooking system, and perform basic equipment lubrication, inspections, adjustments, repairs, cleaning, and sanitation. They help maintain an orderly workspace and participate in continuous-improvement activities, including line-side problem-solving. Duties also include operating forklifts; identifying and responding to system error messages; resolving jams and equipment malfunctions; opening and closing work orders in the MES system; and monitoring, interpreting, and resolving system alerts. RTE Machine Operators monitor robotic pocket filling and supply film to the line. They monitor the peeler, cook/chill system, and unload monitor; operate the film lift to move 500-pound film rolls; identify product and material defects; and safely resolve jams and equipment malfunctions. They also operate scales, weigh meat drafts for speed and weight accuracy, and use handheld digital scanners. The role supports throughput, yield, quality, food safety, personal safety, and fulfillment of customer orders. The position requires working in a cold, damp environment at 28–42°F, lifting, pushing, or carrying up to 50 pounds, repetitive motions, and standing, bending, reaching overhead, and twisting for long periods. Operators may stand 8–12 hours per day on a hard floor. Physical requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 3 months of machine or packer operator experience, documented on the application.
At least 6 months of continuous work in the last 3 years.
Ability and willingness to work in a cold, damp environment with temperatures ranging 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 long periods.
Ability and willingness to stand 8–12 hours per day on a hard floor.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery to maintain continuous product flow through production.
Ensure the correct ingredients and supplies are used on the production line.
Monitor and adjust machine settings and notify a supervisor when maintenance is required.
Follow Tyson policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
For Raw production: combine meat and raw ingredients, formulate product, and deliver it to the cooking system.
For Raw production: perform basic lubrication, inspection, adjustments, repairs, cleaning, and sanitation.
For Raw production: maintain a clean and orderly workspace and participate in continuous-improvement and line-side problem-solving activities.
For Raw production: operate forklifts, respond to system error messages, resolve jams and equipment malfunctions, manage MES work orders, and monitor and resolve system alerts.
For RTE production: monitor robotic pocket filling, supply film, and monitor the peeler, cook/chill system, and unload monitor.
For RTE production: operate the film lift to move 500-pound film rolls and identify product or material quality defects.
For RTE production: safely resolve jam-ups and equipment malfunctions, operate scales, weigh meat drafts, and use handheld digital scanners.
Support production throughput, yield, quality, food safety, personal safety, and customer-order supply.