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Job Details:

Title:

Utility Machine Operator – Full-Time – Portland, IN 47371

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:

This location currently at this time is not accepting rehires, candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods

Description:

The starting pay for this position is $23.10/hr. with a shift increase for second and third shift.

Hours: 3pm-11pm

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

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. https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers/benefits

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Utility Machine Operator is responsible for filling in for vacation/absenteeism and must be able to perform all jobs and operate all machines in the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE

• Responsible for operating machinery, understanding specs of the product being ran, documenting both on paper and electronically machine setting, weights and other data as needed
• Must be able to assemble, disassemble and clean equipment when needed and communicate issues to lead and supervisor
• Keeps a legible accurate record as required including entering data as needed into a computer-based system
• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements
• Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable
• Must be able to operate a Power Industrial Truck
• Use and read scales and thermometers
• Ability to perform basic math functions (adding, subtracting, multiplying, etc.) with use of calculator

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 lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.
• Team Member will flex/grip with wrists/hands
• Team Member will walk, bend, and stand

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 3 months of operator or food manufacturing experience listed in the work history or skills section; must have 6 months of work history in 12 months to be considered. Must not have been terminated from previous employer for attendance or job abandonment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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 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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