Dakota City Production Operator

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Life insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking dependable individuals to join our team as Production Operators in Kentucky. You will contribute to safe, efficient beef processing and packaging operations while meeting quality and sanitation standards.

This role requires the ability to operate production equipment, adhere to GMP and safety policies, and perform tasks in a fast-paced environment across all shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 month of recent machinery experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 80 lb.
• Willingness to work all shifts in a fast-paced facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow GMP, quality, and sanitation procedures.
• Perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Report equipment issues and safety hazards promptly.
• Adhere to Tyson Foods policies and procedures.

Skills

Machinery operation

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Tools

Saws

Cutting equipment

Job description

# **Production Operator**# **Job Summary**Tyson Foods is seeking dependable individuals to join our team as **Production Operators**. In this role, team members perform production tasks that support the safe and efficient processing and packaging of food products while meeting established safety, food quality, sanitation, and productivity requirements. ## **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**· Safely and efficiently operate assigned production equipment, including saws, cutting equipment, and other machinery used in the beef production process.· Follow required quality, food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures.· Perform repetitive production tasks in a fast-paced food-processing environment.· Work collaboratively to meet established production and quality goals.· Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.· Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety policies and procedures.· Promptly report equipment issues, safety hazards, injuries, or product quality concerns to management.· Follow all applicable Tyson Foods policies and procedures. # **Requirements:*** # **· Must have at least one month of experience operating machinery within the past 12 months.**# ## **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.**· Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds, as required for assigned tasks.· Stand and walk for extended periods and regularly bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.· Work safely around moving machinery, sharp equipment, and production-line hazards.· Work in noisy, hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions.· Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).· Work in a fast-paced food-processing facility. * # **Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have minimum waiting period of 180 days and a 3-time employment limit for this location.****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**ALL SHIFTS (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.### About UsOur 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.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.**Benefits** 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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans** Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.