Box Machine Opr PR03, 2nd Shift (Nights) Fort Smith, AR

Tyson Foods; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking a Box Machine Operator Class III for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 3:30pm–3:00AM) with occasional Saturdays. Duties include loading cardboard into the box machine, stacking lids, applying glue, and following PPE/LOTO protocols.

Must lift up to 40 lbs and stand long hours in a hot/cold environment. Requirements: at least 6 months of continuous work history in the past 2 years and 3 months operating machinery in a processing/factory setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of continuous work history within the past 2 years.
• Minimum 3 months operating machinery in a processing/factory environment.
• Willing to obtain forklift certification and pass LOTO training.
• Willing to perform Lock Out Tag Out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load cardboard into the box machine and stack lids and bottoms.
• Add glue chips to the glue box while using PPE and following safety procedures.
• Use LOTO procedures when removing stuck cardboard and during cleaning.
• Move pallets of cardboard and salt bags with a pallet jack or forklift as needed.
• Rotate both machines and keep work area clean and debris-free.
• Communicate with management and co-workers and complete necessary paperwork.

Skills

6 months work history

3 months machinery

Forklift certification

Lockout/Tagout

PPE compliance

Tools

Box machine operation

Pallet jack

LOTO procedures

Job description

Job Details: Start Pay 17.85 plus $2.00 Shift Premium Hours of work: Mon‑Fri (3:30pm – 3:00AM) with occasional Saturdays

Box machine Operator Class III Department (Tasks) This position is responsible for operating the Box Machine, verifying using the correct label. Clean work area, communicating with management and co‑workers and processing paperwork necessary to position. This position will be exposed to hot or cold work environment, wet conditions, slippery floors in some areas, concrete floors and noise levels that are loud enough to require hearing protection. Must be willing to lift, push, pull up to 40 lbs and stand for up to 8 to 12 hours.

Box Machine Operator is responsible for loading cardboard into the box machine, stacking lids and bottoms that are made by the Box Machine, adding glue chips to the glue hot box while using the correct PPE, using LOTO procedures when removing stuck cardboard and when cleaning the box machine, using the power jack to move pallets of cardboard and salt bags and stacking wooden pallets. Other duties include rotating both machines, keeping work area clean and clear of debris

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements: Must have a minimum of 6 months of continuous work history within the past 2 years. Must have a minimum 3 months operating machinery in a processing/factory environment. Must be willing to take and pass forklift operation certification and Lock out tag out.

Rehire Criteria

• Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days.
• Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire.
• Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process.

ALL INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

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

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Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

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.

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. 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. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

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