Packer Operator - 3rd SHIFT Full Time - Kansas City, KS

Tyson•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a full-time Packer Operator for its highly automated meat processing and packaging facility in Kansas City, Kansas. The role operates machinery to keep products flowing through production and verifies that the correct ingredients and supplies are used on the line. The operator monitors and adjusts machine settings, reports equipment maintenance needs to a supervisor, and follows Tyson policies and procedures while maintaining a safe work environment. The position involves basic equipment care, packaging checks, resolving equipment jams and malfunctions, identifying material defects, and supporting continuous improvement and workplace organization. Work takes place in a fast-paced, cold and damp production environment and requires prolonged standing and repetitive physical activity.

Requirements

At least 3 months of machine operator or packer operator experience; experience must be documented on the application.
At least 6 months of continuous work within the last 3 years.
Must be able to work in a cold, damp environment with temperatures ranging from 28 to 42 degrees.
Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform repetitive motions.
Must be able to stand, bend, reach overhead, and twist for extended periods.
Must be able to stand 8 to 12 hours per day on a hard floor.
Must be able to lift or move materials, including bending to stock materials from inventory locations to robotic equipment; minimum listed weight is 25 pounds.
Must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery to ensure continuous product flow.
Ensure the proper ingredients and supplies are being used on the production line.
Monitor and adjust machine settings as needed and notify a supervisor when maintenance is required.
Perform basic equipment care, including lubrication, inspection, adjustments, repairs, and cleaning.
Participate in continuous improvement activities, including line-side problem solving.
Maintain a clean and orderly workspace and contribute to a safe work environment through the 5S program and Andon System.
Perform packaging quality checks.
Safely and efficiently resolve jams and equipment malfunctions.
Identify material quality defects and take appropriate action.
Weigh rework using a floor scale and Human Machine Interface (HMI) workstation.
Operate a handheld digital scanner.
Move and stock materials from inventory locations to robotic equipment.