Packer Opr PR01 - 2nd shift Kansas City, KS
About The Position
Tyson Foods is hiring a full-time Packer Operator at its highly automated meat processing and packaging facility in Kansas City, Kansas. The role operates machinery to maintain continuous product flow and ensure the correct ingredients and supplies are used on the production line. The operator monitors and adjusts machine settings, reports equipment requiring maintenance, and follows Tyson policies and procedures while maintaining a safe work environment. This is a second-shift position. The position requires working in a fast-paced production environment and performing repetitive tasks. The successful candidate must be able to meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including working in cold and damp conditions and standing for extended periods.
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 in the last 3 years.
- Able and willing to work in a cold, damp environment with temperatures from 28–42 degrees.
- Able and willing to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Able and willing to perform repetitive motions in a fast-paced environment.
- Able and willing to stand, bend, reach overhead, and twist for extended periods.
- Able and willing to stand 8–12 hours per day on a hard floor.
- Able and willing to lift or move materials weighing at least 25 pounds and stock them from inventory locations to robotic equipment.
- Able and willing to meet the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic operator care, including lubrication, inspection, adjustments, repairs, and cleaning.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities, including line-side problem solving and the 5S program.
- Maintain a clean and orderly workspace and contribute to a safe work environment.
- Perform perfect packaging checks.
- Safely and efficiently resolve jam-ups 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.
- Operate and monitor production machinery, adjust machine settings as needed, and notify a supervisor when maintenance is required.
- Ensure the proper ingredients and supplies are used on the production line.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
