Blender/Grinder Operator, Preblend - 1st Shift - New London, WI

Job Details:

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members.  

Benefits Effective Day 1!  

Position Summary:  

This position will be responsible for operating the grinders, mixers and powerlifts.  

Responsibilities:  

• Follow computer generated formulations step by step.  

• Scale and grind meats producing up to 10 preblends/hour.  

• Empty mixers into two vats, each weighing approximately 2900 pounds.  

• Move vats, weighing approximately 2900 pounds of product, from under mixer to staging area.  

• Level tanks, keep the floor clean at all times, and follow general housekeeping duties.  

• Use the computer-generated formulator for specific meat types to hit correct fat percentage for blends (once every 3 minutes).  

• Complete SAP functions with issuing meat prior to additions. (complete for one blend every 6 minutes).  

• Complete grinder head checks.  

• Complete all necessary paperwork.   

• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements.   

• Perform all positions of job rotation as needed.  

• Perform any other work as assigned by management.   

 Additional Responsibilities:  

• Ability and willingness to perform basic math functions (i.e.:  addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).  

• Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.   

• Ability and willingness to scan or input into computer system, all product film, boxes, casings, clips, and ingredients for all daily product runs, including change overs.  

• Ability and willingness to follow formulations on the computer and accurately record and report food safety or product information.  

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.  

• Ability and willingness to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level with a minimum of 20 pounds frequently.  

• Ability and willingness to push 2900 pounds (with assistance).  

• Ability and willingness to use rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously.   

• Ability and willingness to flex/grip with hand/wrist frequently.  

• Ability and willingness to stand/walk/climb/bend for up to 10 hours.  

• Ability and willingness to work on elevated platforms and workstations.  

• Ability and willingness to work in wet conditions and cold temperatures at 35 degrees.  

Preferred Skills: 

• Machine Operator experience preferred 

• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred 

• RF Scanner experience preferred 

Requirements:  

• 3 months of work history with the same employer 

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