Stuffer Opr PR04-Newbern- 2nd Shift

Tyson Foods•Newbern, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stuffer Operator sets up equipment and operates a V-mag while following safety practices, food safety policies, company policies, and standardized work practices. The role includes periodically breaking down the grinder to ensure quality, maintaining link weight while stuffing casing, monitoring the production area for trash and food debris, and performing other tasks assigned by a Lead person, Supervisor, or Manager. The operator must communicate effectively with employees at all levels of management and be willing and able to become certified in LOTO. This position is on second shift, Monday through Friday, with possible Saturdays. The work involves cycles of less than 20 seconds and may require working on and around machinery and chemicals. Duties are performed for periods of up to eight hours on a concrete floor and in temperatures at or below 35°F. The role requires standing, stooping, walking, climbing, lifting, carrying, and pinching or gripping product. The stated pay is $23.25 per hour. This location does not accept rehires, and relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Must have six months of continuous employment within the last 18 months.
Must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing and able to become certified in LOTO.
Must have basic math skills.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 49 pounds.
Must be able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.
Must be able to perform tasks for periods of eight hours on a concrete floor, including standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.
Must be able to work for a minimum of eight hours in temperatures at or below 35°F.
Must be willing to pinch or grip product and place it in a specified location.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture, or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up equipment and operate the V-mag.
Follow good safety practices, food safety policies, company policies, and standardized work practices.
Periodically break down the grinder during the shift to ensure quality.
Maintain link weight while stuffing casing.
Monitor the production area for trash and food debris on the floor.
Work cycles in less than 20 seconds.
Perform other tasks assigned by a Lead person, Supervisor, or Manager.
Communicate effectively with company employees at all levels of management.