Machine Operator PR04 (Pizza Dumper) - 1st Shift - Waterloo KPR at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Waterloo, Iowa

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Tyson Foods invests in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!



Benefits include: medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; 1 week of paid vacation after 6 months, plus earned time off; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!


Whether you are seeking a job for right now or a career for forever - Tyson has what you are looking for! Tyson has a committed track record of promoting from within because we believe our Team Members can grow into the best leaders.


If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world's expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe work environment. Waterloo KPR produces fully cooked, ready-to-eat products.



Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.



This job posting is for 1st shift with a general work schedule of Monday through Friday, and Saturdays as scheduled. Work hours are generally 5:00 a.m. to 1:00/2:00 p.m. The base rate of pay is $20.70/hour. This job is eligible for overtime pay. Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed.



To be considered for employment, you must provide your social security number at the end of the application under National ID# (after seeing "Congratulations").




Job Responsibilities:

• Operates machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product through the production process and ensures proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line


• Monitors and adjusts machine settings, as needed, and notifies supervisor if machines should require maintenance


• Loads vats of meat product into dumper and dumps to hopper


• Scans HU to process order


• Operates forklift/mule in a safe and effective manner


• Breaks down machinery at end of shift, and washes down hopper and dumper


• All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to, personal safety and food safety


• Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations


• Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT)


• Performs other duties, as assigned

Job Requirements:

• At least three (3) months of relevant operator experience with one or a combination of employers required


• At least four (4) months of continuous employment with one employer in the past two (2) years required


• Forklift/Mule/PIT experience preferred (training and certification is provided)


• Basic computer skills to navigate systems and perform data entry.


• Experience with inventory control methods preferred

• Ability to perform accurate calculations by performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division


• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively with all team members and management


• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness


• Ability to identify, act with a sense of urgency, and resolve problems/inconsistencies, getting help from management or others, as needed

• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed


• Ability to work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm (i.e., 80-90°F) to cold (i.e., 20-40°F), where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas


• Ability to climb up and down stairs/ladders to get to/from work areas, and work at elevated levels of various heights and in confined spaces, if needed


• Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching above, across, and below, and at shoulder level


• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level


• Ability to perform repetitive motions, flex/grip with wrists/hands, and use tools (e.g., box knife, metal scraper)


• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No



Work Shift:



1ST SHIFT (United States of America)


Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.


We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.



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