Job Details:

Shift D: Thursday - Sunday 6 pm. to 6 am

Starting Pay: $19.85/hr plus $2.00 shift premium

Position Summary

The Metal Detection / Machine Operator at the RVI Hanceville rendering facility is responsible for monitoring, verifying, and documenting metal detection systems to ensure all finished products meet Tyson Foods food safety and quality standards. This role plays a critical part in regulatory compliance, product integrity, and customer protection within rendering operations.

Essential Job Functions

Perform and document hourly metal detector checks on all running production lines.
Ensure correct metal detector test sticks are used per product requirements and are properly cleaned and sanitized.
Verify metal detector reject systems are operational and detector boxes are locked and secured.
Monitor product flow to ensure material is properly routed following metal detection checks.
Conduct date code and lot code verification on bags, boxes, and containers using approved equipment.
Accurately record all checks, results, and corrective actions in required logs or systems.
Follow established procedures for metal detector failures, including isolating affected product and immediately notifying supervision.
Assist with startup, shutdown, and emergency shutdown of equipment as required.
Maintain compliance with Tyson Foods safety, food safety, sanitation, and GMP policies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support rendering operations.

Qualifications

Required 6 consecutive months of work within the last 1 year.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a production environment.
Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as required at the Hanceville facility.

Physical Demands

Regular standing, walking, bending, climbing, stooping, and reaching.
Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs, with occasional lifting of heavier items.
Ability to work extended periods in a production environment.

Work Environment

Rendering facility environment with exposure to heat, humidity, wet conditions, odors, noise, moving mechanical parts, and industrial equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.
The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Shift B: Sunday - Wednesday 6pm - 6am

Shift D: Thursday - Sunday 6 pm. to 6 a.m.

Rotating schedules every 8 weeks

Pay Range $22.90 - $32.75/hr depending on experience plus a $2.00 shift premium

SUMMARY: This position will perform troubleshooting and repair and provide technical support for all phases of the operation. The position is a technical career position in Tyson Foods Inc. This position requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters including a thorough understanding of electrical controls fluid power mechanical systems and manufacturing processes. The ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations is required.

REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: Must have at least 1 year of previous experience/training. Training beyond high school including either an Associate Degree in Electronic Technology or closely related technical field preferred or a combination of education and experience which may include skilled trade programs military training or other training as applicable.

Computer Skills: Competent in Windows based software such as Outlook Excel and Word; strong skills in document organization and using document templates and creating simple queries. Must be proficient or become proficient in SAP Plant Maintenance. Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate both verbally and written; high level critical thinking and problem solving skills. Certification: Certifications in any technical field or techniques is a plus.

Special Skills: Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated skills in the area of AC DC circuits industrial electrical systems.; experience in electrical safety and lock out tag out processes and procedures; knowledge in the theory and application of electronic devices such as industrial semi-conductors solid state drives and industrial control systems; experience in the operation of PLC systems and control and data collection instrumentation and transducers; working knowledge and skills in tools and components used in maintenance and repair of mechanical systems such as bearings gears clutches belts and seals; ability to troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.

Preferred Skills: Possession of one or more of the skills is a plus - Basic Microcomputer skills necessary to understand the operation and interfacing characteristics of microprocessors; experience in PLC operation to include basic system configuration and hardware relay equivalent instructions timers counters data manipulation data communications and advanced programming commands as well as interfacing troubleshooting and application and program development; demonstrated skills or training in electronic motor drive technologies including servo-motors encoders tachometers electronic and mechanical brakes and clutches closed loop systems DC servo AC variable frequency AC servo and stepper systems.

Travel: Minimum 1-5 trips per year outside of assigned location.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

D Shift (United States of America)

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