Machine Tech Oper. MO02-1S-Processing

Management Level:

Work Shift:

ATTN Team Members:

This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only.

Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.

INTERNAL REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

• Must have been in their current position 90 days to promote, demote, or transfer to another shift and line.

• No more than 3 points at the time of job posting

• No more than one write up at the time of job posting, in the last 6 months.

• No suspensions at the time of job posting, in the last 6 months.

Job Summary:

• This position is responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product thru the production process and insuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line.
• Responsible for monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed and notifying supervisor if machines should require maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
• Move empty racks into position for loading and loading logs onto racks.
• Send out correct diameters of slicing logs to freezer.
• Chang film as needed.
• Identify and stripping out defective logs.
• Drain water from bottom of KP and inspecting equipment.
• Set up and breaking down grinders.
• Record condition of grinder plates on grinder inspection sheets and turning in to lead/supervisor.
• Inform QA and Production Supervisor in the event of issues with equipment/grinder or raw materials.
• Informs and assists Maintenance persons in identifying and correcting problems with machines.
• Performs PM’s on equipment in assigned Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for setting KP machine, clamping, gather, code dating, diameter and registration. Responsible for preventative maintenance and assisting maintenance personnel in repair of KP machines, while also adhering to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies.  Sending chub to chiller as well as checking weights, registration, and roll codes.  Set up/tear down of KP machines for production.  Changing film up to 60 lbs as needed.

Responsible for strip outs and defective chubs.  Responsible for draining water from bottom of KPs.  Responsible for minor machine repairs when problems arrive, if possible.  Informing qualified maintenance person in identifying problem with machine.   Responsible on weekends for greasing all machines, oil all rollers, greasing motor pumps, adding oil to gear boxes, adding oil to all air oilers and assisting maintenance with major repairs in KP department.

Education:

• Work Experience: Basic Math Skills and ability to become certified in Lock Out tag Out Program.
• Must be willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.
• 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 lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to perform the following task for periods of 8 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to bending, twisting, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months cumulative industrial maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Must be willing and able to pinch/grip product and place into specified location.
• 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.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification:

Lock Out Tag Out

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. 

Special Job Competencies:

Must follow all SSOP and HACCP guidelines.  Must be able to work cycles in less than 30 seconds.  Must be able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.  Perform various other tasks as assigned by Leadperson, Supervisor or Superintendent.  Management will appoint a trained designee to fill in for absentees and vacancies.  ALL employees are responsible for upholding principles of SQF 2000.  Familiar with the safe operation of production line conveyor equipment.  Basic Math Skills and ability to become certified in Lock Out tag Out Program. Must be able to communicate effectively with company employees and all levels of management.    Must be able to work in temperatures less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit temperature for minimum of 8 hours. Must be willing to pinch/grip product and place into specified location. Must be able to perform the following task for periods of 8 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to bending, twisting, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting. Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work may involve lifting materials and product up to 50 pounds. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: steel-toed work boots, freezer coats, and freezer gloves. Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT:

Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include: steel-toed work boots, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat, beard net (if applicable), and smock. 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Referral Payout Eligible:

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

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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