Cook Opr PR05 - 2nd shift - Taco Processing

Tyson Foods; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Hutchinson, KS is seeking a Cook Operator PR05 for the 2nd shift. You will set up and operate equipment for taco processing, maintain production records, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied environmental conditions. Responsibilities include operating the MPO oven, dicer, and pre-cooker, monitoring temperatures, and coordinating with team members.

Qualifications

• Must meet physical requirements and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to read and write to maintain production documentation.
• Willing to work 2nd shift and follow GMPs, HACCP, Tyson policies.

Responsibilities

• Read and maintain production records for inventory, raw materials, oven temps.
• Operate MPO oven and adjust for proper cooking temperatures.
• Operate Raw Material dicer to ensure correct product size and flow.
• Adjust pre-cooker to maintain correct product temperatures per control points.
• Monitor grease flow, heat exchangers, grease tanks and filters.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and operate Electric Hand Jack.
• Report mechanical, material or quality issues to supervision.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Read/write documentation

Tools

MPO oven

Raw Material dicer

Pre-cooker

Grease system

Electric Hand Jack

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Cook Opr PR05 - 2nd shift - Taco ProcessingApply: Hutchinson Plant (KPR) - Hutchinson, Kansas: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 3, 2026 (29 days left to apply): R0494987**Job Details:**The starting pay is **$20.60 an hour,** with an additional **$1.10** per hour shift differential for 2nd Shift. Role Overview:This position is responsible for setting up and operating equipment used in the manufacturing of food products while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.In this role you will:* Read and or write to maintain documentation of inventory, raw materials used, oven temps and other production records as they arise on a daily basis.* Operate and make adjustments to MPO oven to ensure proper cooking temperatures of product according to Critical Control Points.* Operate and make adjustments to Raw Material dicer to ensure correct product size and adequate product flow.* Make adjustments to pre-cooker to assure proper product temperatures according to Critical Control Points.* Monitor and maintain grease flow for production needs.* Monitor heat exchanger, grease tanks, grease filters and screeners and report deficiencies to maintenance and or department supervisor.* Communicate verbally with team members and management.* Notify management of any mechanical, material, or quality issues.* Maintain a clean and safe work area.* Operate Electric Hand Jack.* Read explicit simple instructions and do required paperwork.* Become knowledgeable of Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points, and Tyson Foods policies and procedures.* Perform other related duties and assignments as required by Supervisor. 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.* Regularly required to stand, stoop, bend, climb ladders, change work levels, twist and squat, climb stairs, reach, push, pull and move about the facility.* Work in hot, cold, and wet environments.* Able to lift up to 50 pounds.* Must wear safety equipment, etc. and follow GMP’s and Safety Policies.* Occasionally work with paint and solvent. Qualifications:* No more than 4 attendance points.* No suspensions within past 12 months.* No more than 2 written warnings in the last 12 months.* No lateral, downward, or self-disqualification unless for higher classification for the past 6 months.* New TM’s still in 30 days of probationary period are not eligible to bid.* Probationary TM’s bidding after their first 30 days, must have no more than 2 points.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**2ND SHIFT (United States of America)**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.