About The Position

The Utility/Ingredient Rail Operator is responsible for operating a locomotive/trackmobile to move rail cars, performing all functions of the Control Room Panel - Batching operator, and coordinating activities such as switching cars, coupling railcars, and managing clearances. The role involves monitoring track conditions, accurately recording data, operating scales for ingredient documentation, and unloading feed ingredients. Additionally, the operator will perform quality analysis on incoming ingredients, use hand tools for unloading and minor maintenance, and work in various environmental conditions including hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold. This position requires adherence to biosecurity guidelines, maintaining good housekeeping, and effective communication with all levels of operations, customers, and vendors. The role also mandates strict adherence to Tyson Health and Safety protocols and involves significant physical activity.

Requirements

  • Must be able to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.
  • Must have 6 months work history in the last 12 months documented within your application’s work history and/or resume. Can be a combination of employers as long as it is within the past 12 months or your application will not be reviewed.
  • Ability to operate a locomotive/trackmobile to move rail cars by following established procedures and/or specifications.
  • Work and perform all the functions of the Control Room Panel - Batching operator.
  • Ability to coordinate activities such as switching cars from one track to another, coupling railcars together, and/or clearances.
  • Ability to handle switches and hand brakes in accordance with company programs.
  • Ability to walk the length of the track to monitor track conditions and report any irregularities to management.
  • Ability to accurately record data/Dispatch.
  • Ability be able to operate scales and document incoming ingredients through the ticketing system.
  • Ability to operate equipment to unload feed ingredients and route to appropriate storage silo.
  • Ability to obtain and run quality analysis on required incoming ingredients.
  • Ability to lift and use hand tools to assist in unloading of ingredients.
  • Ability to perform minor maintenance duties using hand tools.
  • Ability to work in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather.
  • Ability to work in elevated areas and follow all safety procedures.
  • Able to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity Guidelines including an agreement to avoid any avian species.
  • Maintain good housekeeping including service areas and grounds keeping.
  • Communicate to all levels of Operations including Customers and Vendors both orally and in writing where required.
  • Follow and Operate within all Tyson Health and Safety protocols.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Responsibilities

  • Operate a locomotive/trackmobile to move rail cars by following established procedures and/or specifications.
  • Work and perform all the functions of the Control Room Panel - Batching operator.
  • Coordinate activities such as switching cars from one track to another, coupling railcars together, and/or clearances.
  • Handle switches and hand brakes in accordance with company programs.
  • Walk the length of the track to monitor track conditions and report any irregularities to management.
  • Accurately record data/Dispatch.
  • Operate scales and document incoming ingredients through the ticketing system.
  • Operate equipment to unload feed ingredients and route to appropriate storage silo.
  • Obtain and run quality analysis on required incoming ingredients.
  • Lift and use hand tools to assist in unloading of ingredients.
  • Perform minor maintenance duties using hand tools.
  • Work in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments with heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather.
  • Work in elevated areas and follow all safety procedures.
  • Sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity Guidelines including an agreement to avoid any avian species.
  • Maintain good housekeeping including service areas and grounds keeping.
  • Communicate to all levels of Operations including Customers and Vendors both orally and in writing where required.
  • Follow and Operate within all Tyson Health and Safety protocols.
  • 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.
  • Complete all other tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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