Dakota City Production Operator

Tyson Foods; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

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.

Operators will work on assigned production equipment, follow GMP and sanitation procedures, and help maintain a clean work area.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery within the past 12 months.
• Able to perform physical tasks as required in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned production equipment, including saws and cutting machinery.
• Follow quality, food safety, sanitation, and GMP procedures.
• Perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with team to meet production and quality goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Wear PPE and follow safety policies.
• Report equipment issues, safety hazards, or quality concerns promptly.

Skills

Production machinery operation

Safety compliance

Quality control

Job description

Job Details:

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (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.

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