Utility Operator PR02U - RTE Line 10 - 2nd Shift - VINELAND, NJ

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers: 

Location Not Accepting Rehires

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for filling in for breaks, absenteeism/vacation and must be able to perform all jobs and operate all machines in the department, while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Responsible for operating machinery, understanding specs of product being ran, documenting both on paper and electronically machine setting, weights, and other data as needed. 

• Assists with successful startup of machinery; ensures machine sensors and line conveyors are clean and clear of jams. 

• Facilitates and monitors standard loading operations, shutdown, and cleanup to ensure proper processing and packaging of products within Tyson specifications. 

• Manually loads 40 lbs. boxes of finished product from conveyance to pallets when automated palletizer is inactive. 

• Facilitate pallet completion and changeover to new pallets. 

• Monitor the loading of loads boxes onto infeed conveyer; Monitors that the case sealer is properly sealing boxes. 

• Observes and monitors the stacking operation of the automated palletizer and various packaging machines to detect work-in-progress misalignments or malfunctions; notifies Line Lead, Machine Operator or Supervisor as necessary to correct uncommon pack-out line or automated palletizer problems. 

• Ensures area is stocked with needed supplies, proper sized pallets; replenishes as necessary; ensures battery powered jack is charged and driver is available, as necessary. 

• Assembling and dismantling equipment when needed and communicate issues to Lead and Supervisor. 

• May operate forklift or manual /battery powered pallet jack to sort and transfer pallets and supplies. 

• May operate case packer and pallet wrapper. 

• Keep a legible accurate record as required including entering data as needed into a computer-based system. 

• Wears all required personal protective equipment including, gowns, hearing protection, eye protection, hardhats, as required.  

• Perform any other work assigned by supervisor. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Math Skills: Ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, or simple multiplication mentally, on paper or with calculator. 

• Technology Skills: Must be able to operate machines using a touch screen to interpret information in sequential order, input data, and reset calculations. Ability to be trained to or use a computer display controls, handheld computers and scanners. 

• Reading Skills: Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions – such as work orders, computer displays, safety materials, operating and maintenance instructions, procedural manuals, and brief correspondence. 

• Must have at least 6 months of relevent opeartor experience.

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 repetitive lift of up to 40 lbs. boxes from floor level up to a height of 7 ft., every 30 to 60 seconds while maintaining proper records. 

• The Team Member will walk, bend, squat and stand 

• The Team Member will move pallets weighing 95 lbs. 

• The Team Member will flex/grip with wrists/hands.