Blender Opr - 2nd shift - New London, WI

Tyson Foods; New London (WI); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Team Member to operate grinders and related equipment on the 2nd shift in Wisconsin. You will handle meat blending, equipment setup and teardown, and maintain accurate batch records in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

The role requires willingness to work overtime, meet physical demands, and comply with GMP/SQF requirements; prior machine operation and basic math skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow formulations, input data, and maintain records.
• Willingness to obtain tow motor certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate power lifts, hand mules, dumpers, augers, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and bone removal.
• Add water, cures, seasoning, corn syrup, and other ingredients for correct batching.
• Keep grinders and other equipment stocked and ready for use.
• Maintain accurate batch records per company policy.
• Move up to 5,000 pounds of meat per day from tank to tank.
• Assemble, operate, and tear down grinder equipment and related systems.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with safety, GMP and SQF requirements.
• Participate in job rotations and perform other assigned tasks.

Skills

Machine operation

Manufacturing experience

Physical stamina

Attention to safety

Tools

RF Scanner

Tow motor

Job description

Position Summary

This position includes, but not limited to, the setup, tear down, and operating the grinder.

Responsibilities

• Operate power lifts, hand mules, dumpers, augers, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and bone removal.
• Add water, cures, seasoning, corn syrup, and other ingredients to meat blends for correct batching of materials.
• Keep stuffers full of meat at all times.
• Keep accurate records of batches used in proper sequence with identification according to company policy.
• Weigh and dispose of inedible and edible guts.
• Moves up to 5,000 pounds of meat per day from tank to tank.
• Assemble and tear down all final grind equipment.
• Assemble, operate and tear down kuhl vat washer and verify/inspect that each vat is clean before covering with plastic.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the department.
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements.
• Perform all positions of job rotation as needed.
• Perform any other work as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to complete all paperwork and SAP functions.
• Ability and willingness to scan or input into computer system all product film, boxes, casings, clips, and ingredients for all daily product runs, including change overs.
• Ability and willingness to perform basic math functions (i.e.: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Ability and willingness to follow formulations on the computer and accurately record and report food safety or product information.
• Ability and willingness to obtain tow motor certification.

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 push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level 20 pounds or greater frequently.

Must be willing and able to lift/lower/carry 20 pounds or greater with back and legs.

Must be willing and able to move 5,000 pounds of meat per day.

The Team Member will work in a fast-paced environment with rapid hand and eye coordination to move product on a conveyor and/or other processing equipment.

The Team Member will flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently.

The Team Member will stand/walk/climb/bend for up to 10 hours.

The Team Member will work in wet conditions and cold temperatures at 35 degrees.

Preferred Skills

• Machine Operator experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• RF Scanner experience preferred

Qualifications

• 3 months of work history with the same employer

Additional Information

LOCATION IS NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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.

Our team members make the difference.

At Tyson, we feed the world like family.

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.

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Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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