Packer Operator PR01 - 1st Shift

Tyson Foods, Inc. • Kansas City, KS

21h • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Food Production - Packer Machine Operator - Full-Time Starting pay: $23.35/HR This position is responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of products 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.

Requirements

• INTERNAL REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: Positions are awarded by plant seniority (can be awarded to most senior TM that does not meet time in role requirements, if no other TM met those requirements)
• Must have been in their current position 90 days to promote to higher pay grade.
• Must have been in their current position 6 months: To laterally transfer in same job on same shift or another shift, line, and/or department To demote to lower pay grade
• After self-disqualifying (If the successful Team Member chooses to self-disqualify and not continue in the new position they may not bid on another position for six (6) months. Self-disqualification will be considered within a facility and will be administered on a consistent basis within that facility.)
• 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 extended periods.
• Must be willing and able to stand 8-12 hours a day on a hard floor.

Responsibilities

• Operator Care- Basic lubrication, inspection, adjustments, repairs, cleaning (CLAIR LEAN Manufacturing- Contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line side problem solving.
• 5S program (Andon System Stoplight)- Contribute to a safe and organized work environment by maintaining a clean and orderly workspace.
• Physical lifting/moving, bending to stock material from inventory location to robotic equipment (Min 25 LBS).
• Perform perfect packaging checks.
• Safely and efficiently resolve jams and equipment malfunctions.
• Identify material quality defects and take appropriate action.
• Weigh rework using a floor scale and Human Machine Interface (HMI) workstation.
• Operate handheld digital scanner.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed