ROARING RIVER FEED MILL: 3rd Shift PART-TIME Utility/Ingredient Rail Operator FM03U

Tyson Foods•Roaring River, NC

18h

About The Position

The Utility/Ingredient Rail Operator works at the Roaring River Feed Mill on third shift. The role operates a locomotive or trackmobile to move rail cars and performs the functions of the Control Room Panel-Batching operator. The team member coordinates rail-car switching, coupling and clearances; operates switches and hand brakes; monitors track conditions; records dispatch data; and handles ingredient receiving, weighing, testing, unloading and routing to storage silos. The position also includes minor maintenance, housekeeping, communication with operations, customers and vendors, and other duties assigned by administration or management. The schedule is Friday through Monday, 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Pay is $18.65 per hour plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential. Weekend work on the sixth and seventh days may be required as needed, and the role requires willingness to work holidays and flexible hours based on demand. Work may involve hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold conditions, heavy ingredient dust, inclement weather and elevated areas. Relocation assistance is not available. Applicants must have at least six months of documented work history within the last 12 months. Applicants who have worked for Tyson Foods or a Tyson affiliate three or more times are ineligible for rehire; rehires are subject to a 91-day waiting period. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Certain roles require a background check after an offer is extended.

Requirements

Understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions and communicate effectively.
At least six months of documented work history within the last 12 months; experience may be combined across employers.
Able and willing to work holidays, weekends and flexible hours as required by demand scheduling.
Able to work in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments, with heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather.
Able to work in elevated areas and follow safety procedures.
Able to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity Guidelines, including agreeing to avoid any avian species.
Able to lift up to 60 pounds, or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Able to stand, sit, walk and climb ladders or stairs, and sustain physical activity throughout the day.
Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Candidates who have worked for Tyson Foods or Tyson affiliates three or more times are not eligible for rehire; rehires are subject to a 91-day wait period.

Responsibilities

Operate a locomotive or trackmobile to move rail cars according to established procedures and specifications.
Perform the functions of the Control Room Panel-Batching operator.
Coordinate rail-car switching between tracks, coupling rail cars and obtaining clearances.
Handle switches and hand brakes according to company programs.
Walk the length of the track to monitor conditions and report irregularities to management.
Accurately record data and dispatch information.
Operate scales and document incoming ingredients through the ticketing system.
Operate equipment to unload feed ingredients and route them to the appropriate storage silo.
Obtain and perform quality analyses on required incoming ingredients.
Lift and use hand tools to assist with ingredient unloading.
Perform minor maintenance using hand tools.
Maintain housekeeping in service areas and grounds.
Communicate orally and in writing with operations staff at all levels, customers and vendors as required.
Follow Tyson health and safety protocols and company biosecurity guidelines.
Perform other duties assigned by administration or management.