Administrator Operations - 1st shift - Shelbyville Feed Mill

Tyson Foods; Estill Springs (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an organized administrative scheduler to support daily plant operations in our Tennessee facility. You’ll prepare schedules, packets, and reports, coordinating with supervisors, schedulers, and production teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate paperwork.

The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and proficiency in Excel and Outlook. You will spend time in production areas to understand workflows and improve supporting

Qualifications

• 1-year certificate from a college or technical school, or 3–6 months of related experience or training preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to complete work accurately and on time.
• Ability to work independently, follow directions, and stay motivated while managing multiple tasks.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively with supervisors, production teams, and coworkers.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills including formatting, page setup, printing, and using formulas (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic Microsoft Outlook skills including emailing, attachments, and file handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, print, and distribute daily production schedules.
• Schedule and track feed shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate with growers and techs for inventories and issues.
• Review and reconcile production packets for inconsistencies.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory of materials, ingredients, and packaging.
• Assist with production questions about transactions, product info, and recipes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Communication

Education

Certificate or related experience

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

SUMMARY

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and ready to help keep production running smoothly? In this role, you’ll support daily plant operations by providing accurate schedules, job packets, specifications, and reports. You’ll work closely with supervisors, schedulers, and production teams to resolve discrepancies, maintain reliable records, and ensure teams have the information they need to succeed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, print, and distribute daily production schedules, working with the scheduler to make necessary adjustments.
• Schedule and track feed shipments to make sure feed gets delivered to the right place at the right time.
• Communicate with growers and techs for feed inventories and issues.
• Review and reconcile production job packets daily, identifying scheduling and specification inconsistencies.
• Monitor and reconcile raw material, ingredient, and packaging inventory levels.
• Help resolve questions related to production transactions, product information, and recipe entries.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute daily and weekly reports within established deadlines.
• Enter and retrieve data in databases in Excel..
• Assist supervisors and serve as a liaison to help coordinate information and resolve issues.
• Spend time in production areas to understand workflows and improve the accuracy of supporting paperwork.
• Organize and maintain department files and assist coworkers with additional clerical tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A one-year certificate from a college or technical school, or three to six months of related experience or training, is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to complete work accurately and on time.
• Ability to work independently, take direction, and stay motivated while managing multiple tasks.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with supervisors, production teams, and coworkers.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills, including formatting, page setup, printing, and formulas for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook skills, including sending and receiving emails and opening and attaching files.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role requires sitting; using hands and fingers to handle or feel; and talking and hearing approximately 34–66% of the time. Standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms are required approximately 0–33% of the time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

WORKING HOURS AND SHIFT

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

If you are offered a position that requires background checks you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

EMPLOYMENT EQUALITY STATEMENTS

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

AI USE POLICY

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

ABOUT TYSON

At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.