About the role
Job Details:
This position is responsible for setting up and operating machinery used for cooking while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. The Cooker operator controls the cooking process from hydrolyzing the product to a finished product.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, some Saturday work, 2:00 PM - Production end
Starting pay rate: $17.00/hr
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Running the Machinery that processes the meat into make meal.
Transferring of hydrolyzed meal to storage.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
SAFETY
Keep work area clean and free of clutter(housekeeping); Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment(PPE); Using correct tool for each job assignment; Report injury of oneself or coworker to management; Report job hazards immediately (correct immediately when possible) and document; Inspect all tools and materials for defects and safety issues; Follow all safety rules and guidelines.
The preceding job description is not all inclusive and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor or as the situation dictates. This job description is not a contract and does not circumvent the employment "at will" status of the employee.
Benefits Include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Telehealth services
- Well-Being Support Programs
- FSA and HSA available
- 401k
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
- Fully Funded Education
- Discount Program
All applicants must provide their government identification number for the purpose of checking previous employment.
Rehire Criteria: This facility does accept rehires after 365 days and only if the applicant has not worked more than 2 previous times. Tyson reserves the right to require longer waiting periods or not accept rehires based on the reason for dismissal.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
2ND SHIFT (United States of America)
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national
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