Grinder Operator PR04 (Finish/Wolfking) - 2nd Shift - Waterloo KPR

Job Details:

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Tyson Foods invests 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.

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. 

This job posting is for our Formulation floor on 2nd shift that runs 7 days a week.  Team members work a rotational schedule of 4 days one week and 3 days the following week with the potential to work additional hours.  Work hours are generally 1:40 p.m. to approximately 11:00 p.m./midnight.  The base rate of pay is $20.70/hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00/hour. Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed.  This position is eligible for overtime pay.  

To be considered for employment, applicants must provide their social security number at the end of the application under National ID# (after seeing “Congratulations”).

Job Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and safely sets up, operates, and tears down the grinder
• Inspects grinder for serviceability
• Verifies with Blender Operator to have correct plate for final cut
• Inspects to ensure all machine guards are in place correctly
• Works closely with the Blender Operator to verify when to perform a plate check and completes appropriate Safety Chain application/paperwork accurately 
• Monitors for foreign material and informs supervisor immediately if found
• Verifies only edible product is placed in edible vats
• Verifies all vats being used are cleaned and oiled
• Assists in covering vats as being readied for the WIP Cooler
• Performs washdowns, as needed

• 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

Job Requirements:

• At least three (3) months of relevant operator experience with one or a combination of employers 
• At least four (4) months of continuous employment with one employer in the past two (2) years
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred, but not required
• Forklift/Mule/PIT experience preferred, but not required
• Basic computer skills to navigate systems and perform data entry
• Experience with inventory control methods 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
• Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching above, below, and at shoulder level
• Must be able to use both arms/hands and legs/feet to operate forklifts or electric pallet and hand jacks
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level
  • Ability to work while standing or walking on hard floors for a period of up to 8-