Whizard Knife Operator - 1st Shift - Newbern. Tn

Tyson Foods•Newbern, TN

1d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Job Details: Schedule - Monday - Friday with possible Saturday's Hours - 6:40 am - until finished Pay - 23.25/Hr. Job Description: Set up equipment in preparation for startup; Responsible for learning how to maintain sharp tools to perform their job task correctly. Responsible for making precision cuts to carcass and separate meat from bone to achieve desired carcass yield. Responsible for inspecting carcass and making precision cut to remove quality defects. Responsible for learning how to maintain sharp tools to perform their job task correctly. Responsible for making precision cuts to carcass and separate meat from bone to achieve desired carcass yield. Responsible for inspecting carcass and making precision cut to remove quality defects. Must also adhere to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies. Responsible for setting up area with all needed equipment. Monitor production area for trash and food debris on floor. Perform various other tasks as assigned by Lead person, Supervisor or Superintendent. May occasionally be required to lift/carry up to 50lbs. Must be willing and able to complete work cycles in less than 20 seconds. Must be willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals. Must clean up area at end of production shift, including but not limited to sweeping, picking up debris from the floor, and spraying work areas. Must be willing and able to perform the following task for periods up to 12 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting. Must be willing and able to work in temperatures less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit temperature for minimum of 8 hours. Must be willing and able to work in a wet environment. Must be willing and able to complete cycles in less than 10 seconds. Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must have 6 MThs continuous employment in the last 18 months
May occasionally be required to lift/carry up to 50lbs
Must be willing and able to complete work cycles in less than 20 seconds
Must be willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals
Must be willing and able to perform the following task for periods up to 12 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting
Must be willing and able to work in temperatures less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit temperature for minimum of 8 hours
Must be willing and able to work in a wet environment
Must be willing and able to complete cycles in less than 10 seconds
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidates will have at least 6 MThs of relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture or production experience

Responsibilities

Set up equipment in preparation for startup
Responsible for learning how to maintain sharp tools to perform their job task correctly
Responsible for making precision cuts to carcass and separate meat from bone to achieve desired carcass yield
Responsible for inspecting carcass and making precision cut to remove quality defects
Must also adhere to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies
Responsible for setting up area with all needed equipment
Monitor production area for trash and food debris on floor
Perform various other tasks as assigned by Lead person, Supervisor or Superintendent
Must clean up area at end of production shift, including but not limited to sweeping, picking up debris from the floor, and spraying work areas