Utility Batching Operator- 1st Shift- Storm Lake Feed Mill

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Storm Lake, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Utility Feed Batching Operator, you will play a crucial role in our poultry operations by ensuring the efficient and safe production of feed pellets. Your responsibilities will include operating and maintaining pellet production equipment, receiving orders, loading and dispatching trucks, and maintaining a safe work environment in accordance with Tyson policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to lift and use hand tools to assist in unloading of ingredients
Able to work in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather.
Ability to work holidays, weekends, and flexible hours as required based on demand scheduling.
Able to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity Guidelines including an agreement to avoid any avian species
Able to Lift up to 60 lbs. and/or up to 100 lbs. with assistance
Stand, Sit, Walk, Climb Ladder/Stairs with the ability to sustain physical activity throughout the day.
This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only.
Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.
Must be under 4 attendance points and have no written disciplinary actions in the last 6 months.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining pellet production equipment
Receiving orders
Loading and dispatching trucks
Maintaining a safe work environment in accordance with Tyson policies and procedures
Accurately record data
Operate scales and document incoming ingredients through the ticketing system
Operate equipment to unload feed ingredients and route to appropriate storage silo
Operate computerized pelleting and batching systems to batch, pellet, and route finished feed based on run schedules
Obtain and run quality analysis on required incoming ingredients
Perform minor maintenance duties using hand tools
Operate loading equipment and ensure correct feed type is loaded and sent to the correct farm
Organize/flex task and change priorities throughout the day
Take Feed bin inventory
Maintain good housekeeping including service areas
Communicate to all levels of Operations including Customers and Vendors both orally and in writing where required