Slicer Operator - 1st Shift - (Claryville) Alexandria, KY

Tyson Foods•Alexandria, KY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer growth opportunities and room for advancement. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails, and sliced meats. Benefits Effective Day1!

Requirements

Ability to start-up and run the Weber Slicer in the sliced meats department.
Ability to lift logs of meat weighing 35 lbs.
Responsible for the quality of the product and the accuracy of the weights of the slices produced.
Responsible for cleaning the machinery during the shift.
6 months work history with the same employer.
6 months of machine operator or forklift experience.
Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing and able to repeatedly push, pull, lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
The Team Member will work in wet, humid, cold, and hot environments.
The Team Member will work in a refrigerated area with ambient temperature of 40 degrees.
The Team Member will walk or stand for 8-12 hours per day on hard floors.
The Team Member will work in an environment with the sight and smell of meat products or any other product present when processing meat such as blood, fat, bone, spices.

Responsibilities

Performs job assignments in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
Sanitize the slicer before start-up.
Adjustment of the slicer/ checking for loose belts on machine.
Frequently check the quality of the product (weight and product item counts).
Cleaning of slicer throughout the shift.
Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of products to standards.
Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.
Regulate machine flow, speed, temperatures and weights to ensure compliance with specifications.
Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
Ability to work overtime and weekends and be willing to accommodate shift start time changes.
Must be able to read and understand manuals, blueprints, plant paperwork, labels, etc.
Must be willing and able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Performs minor preventive maintenance as instructed by supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.