Machine Operator - 1st Shift (Kansas City)

Tyson•Kansas City, KS

2d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays a key role in our success. That is where you come in. We are hiring immediately for Machine Operators . ATTN Prior Tyson Workers: This location currently at this time is not accepting rehires, candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods Communication with applicants will be attempted through contact information provided on application: via email, phone calls, and SMS messages. Please ensure all contact information is correct and up to date. JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY: Food Production - Machine Opr - Full Time - Kansas City, KS Starting pay: $23.35/HR This facility is a highly automated meat processing/packaging facility located in Kansas City, KS. This position is responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product through the production process and ensuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line. It is also responsible for monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed and notifying the supervisor if machines should require maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Applicants will be considered for an opening on either Raw or RTE production areas. Raw Machine Operator Combining various meat and raw ingredients to formulate stuff and deliver the product to logs to the cooking system.  Operator Care-Basic lubrication, inspection adjustments, repairs, cleaning (CLAIRLEAN Manufacturing), sanitation, and contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line side problem-solving. Contribute to a safe and organized work environment by maintaining a clean and orderly workspace.  Operate forklifts and both identify and act upon system-based error messages.  Resolve jams and equipment malfunctions. Open and close work orders in the MES system and monitor, interpret, and resolve system alerts. RTE Machine Operator Monitor the robotic pocket fill and supply the line with film. Monitors the peeler, cook/chill system, and unload monitor. To maintain throughput, yield, quality, food safety, and personal safety ensuring the supply of customer orders. Operate the film lift mobbing 500lb film rolls. Identify a variety of potential product defects in a short period of time. Safely and efficiently resolve jam-ups and equipment malfunctions Identify material quality defects and take appropriate action (i.e. film) and operate scales. Weigh drafts of meat using bench-top scales for speed and weight accuracy and operate handheld digital scanners. FOR ALL 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) Must be willing and able to be exposed to a cold/damp work environment with temperatures ranging from 28-42 degrees. Must be willing and able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 lbs. Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment and requires repetitive motions. Must be willing and able to stand, bend, reach overhead, and twist for long periods. Must be willing and able to stand 8-12 hours a day on a hard floor.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of machine or packer operator experience and minimum of 6 months of continuous work in the last 3 years
Must be willing and able to be exposed to a cold/damp work environment with temperatures ranging from 28-42 degrees
Must be willing and able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 lbs
Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment and requires repetitive motions
Must be willing and able to stand, bend, reach overhead, and twist for long periods
Must be willing and able to stand 8-12 hours a day on a hard floor

Responsibilities

operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product through the production process
ensuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line
monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed
notifying the supervisor if machines should require maintenance
maintaining a safe work environment
adhering to Tyson policies and procedures
Combining various meat and raw ingredients to formulate stuff and deliver the product to logs to the cooking system
Operator Care-Basic lubrication, inspection adjustments, repairs, cleaning (CLAIRLEAN Manufacturing), sanitation, and contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line side problem-solving
Contribute to a safe and organized work environment by maintaining a clean and orderly workspace
Operate forklifts and both identify and act upon system-based error messages
Resolve jams and equipment malfunctions
Open and close work orders in the MES system and monitor, interpret, and resolve system alerts
Monitor the robotic pocket fill and supply the line with film
Monitors the peeler, cook/chill system, and unload monitor
To maintain throughput, yield, quality, food safety, and personal safety ensuring the supply of customer orders
Operate the film lift mobbing 500lb film rolls
Identify a variety of potential product defects in a short period of time
Safely and efficiently resolve jam-ups and equipment malfunctions Identify material quality defects and take appropriate action (i.e. film) and operate scales
Weigh drafts of meat using bench-top scales for speed and weight accuracy and operate handheld digital scanners