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

Benefits Effective Day 1! 

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 1st shift with a general work schedule of Monday through Friday, and Saturdays as scheduled.  Work hours are generally 5:00 a.m. to 1:00/2:00 p.m. The base rate of pay is $24.35/hour.  This job is eligible for overtime pay.  Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Trains on and performs all jobs in Cook/Pack (primarily) and Formulation (the Utility Operator is a backup position to all the positions on the floor).  Jobs include, but may not be limited to: Oven Operator, Blender Operator, Work In Process Operator, Raw Product Flow Operator, Cooker Operator, Forklift Operator, Machine Operator, Materials Handler Operator, Spice Cooler Operator, Grinder Operator, Mixer Operator, Raw Receiving, and Shipping.   

• Helps train new and existing team members on operator jobs. 

• Responsible for covering breaks and absences in Cook/Pack (primarily) and Formulation.   

• Coordinates team member work schedules for Production Supervisor 

• 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) 

• Forklift experience preferred, but not required, as training and certification is provided) - required to become forklift certified within 30 days of starting position 

• Basic computer skills to navigate systems and perform data entry  

• Experience with Inventory Control preferred 

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

• Ability to accurately perform math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division 

• 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 identify, act with a sense of urgency, and resolve problems/inconsistencies, getting help from management or others, as needed 

• 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 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

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