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Job Details:

Tyson Foods was named as One of America’s Most JUST Companies for a 5th year!  This is a reflection of the work we do to support our team members and the customers, consumers, and the communities we serve.

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 work environment. Waterloo KPR produces fully cooked, ready-to-eat products. 

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

Benefits include: medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; 1 week of paid vacation after 6 months, plus earned time off; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program.  We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!

Whether you are seeking a job for right now or a career for forever – Tyson has what you are looking for!  Tyson has a committed track record of promoting from within because we believe our Team Members can grow into the best leaders.

This job posting is for 2nd shift with a rotational work schedule of 3 - 12 hours days 1 week and 4 - 12 hours days the next week.  The work hours are generally 12 hours a day and the shift generally start at 6:00 p.m.  The starting base rate of pay is $25.40/hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00/hour. Starting pay can be higher based on experience. This position is also eligible for overtime pay.  Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed.    

Job Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

• Responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. This includes repairing and maintaining the operating conditions of the machinery and equipment, and troubleshooting problems that occur in the day-to-day operation of the facility.

• Performs work involving hydraulics, pneumatic electrical, and mechanics in general, as well as some welding.

• Sets up, adjusts, and breaks down production line machinery and completes daily documentation, as required.

• All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to, personal safety and food safety.

• Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations.

• Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT).

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Requires basic computer skills to navigate systems, perform data entry, and complete training.

• Ability to read manuals to repair equipment safely and to follow all safety protocols.

• Ability to record information using company-provided forms and procedures.

• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed.

• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively with all team members and management.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves.

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, carry, push, and pull 70+ lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level 

• The Team Member will climb up and down stairs to get to/from work areas, work at elevated levels, various heights, and in confined spaces, as applicable

• The Team Member will stand, walk, and perform job up to 10-12 hours/day, with appropriate breaks

• The Team Member will bend, stoop, twist, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach above, below,