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Job Description

Position: Breader/Batter Operator

Pay Rate: $20.10 per hour

Summary

The Breader/Batter Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring batter and breading equipment used in the food manufacturing process. This position ensures products are coated according to specifications while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.

Essential Responsibilities

Set up and operate batter and breading equipment.
Apply batter and breading to products according to specifications.
Operate and monitor:
- Batter mixers
- Batter applicators
- Pre-dusters
- Breader machines
Adjust machine controls as needed to maintain proper product specifications.
Mix ingredients by adding flour and water to mixers.
Monitor batter viscosity, refrigeration pumps, and meters.
Make adjustments to equipment to ensure proper product quality and consistency.
Turn on conveyors to air-dry equipment and inspect for broken webs.
Add pre-dust and breading ingredients to machines as necessary.
Perform batter pick-up checks and adjust equipment to keep product weights within specifications.
Continuously monitor product appearance for:
- Even coating
- Proper coverage
- Desired color
Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Follow all Tyson safety, food safety, quality, and operating procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Requirements

Must have 6 months of continuous employment with a single employer within the last 36 months of employment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop throughout the shift.
- Ability to work continuously in a fast-paced production environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
- Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in writing.
- Basic math skills, including:
  - Addition
  - Subtraction
  - Multiplication
  - Division
- Ability to use basic measuring devices such as:
  - Scales
  - Gauges
- Ability to monitor equipment and make adjustments to maintain product specifications.
- Must be able to perform all essential job duties safely and effectively.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged standing and walking.
Frequent bending and stooping.
Repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Continuous movement throughout the shift.
Repetitive use of hands and arms while operating equipment and handling ingredients.

Preferred Experience

This posting does not specifically require prior machine operator or food manufacturing experience, but candidates with experience in:

Food production
Manufacturing
Machine operation
Mixing or batching processes
Quality checks and measurements

would likely be strong candidates for the role.

Rehire Criteria

All applicants must provide their government identification number to verify any previous Tyson employment history.

Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days.
Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire.
Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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