Cobb - 1st Shift Machine Tech Opr

Tyson FoodsWadesboro, NC
Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire! Starting Pay : $20.30 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends. This position is responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product thru the production process and insuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line. Responsible for monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed and notifying supervisor if machines should require maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Requirements

  • Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
  • If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
  • Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been fulltime students consecutively for the last 36 months.
  • Applicants must be available for in person interview.
  • Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
  • Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
  • Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous agricultural or production experience

Responsibilities

  • Operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product thru the production process
  • Ensuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line
  • Monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed
  • Notifying supervisor if machines should require maintenance
  • Maintaining a safe work environment
  • Adhering to Tyson policies and procedures

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Free Telehealth Services
  • Free Mental Health Services
  • Well-Being Support Programs
  • 401K & Stock Options
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs
  • Citizenship Assistance
  • Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
  • Cobb Rewards
  • New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
  • Paid Vacations
  • Paid Holidays
  • Overtime Eligibility
  • Earned Time Off
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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