First-Shift Machine Technician: Steady Production & Safety

Tyson Foods; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Newbern, TN is hiring for an entry-level equipment operator role on 1st shift. The job starts at $23.80 per hour with shift increases for 2nd/3rd shifts and overtime potential.

You will set up equipment, run KP machines and maintain safety and quality standards in a cold production area. This role requires basic math, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfort working around machinery and chemicals.

Qualifications

• Basic Math skills and ability to become certified in Lock Out tag Out Program.
• Must be willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.
• Must be willing and able to work in temperatures <= 35 F for 8 hours.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum 6 months cumulative industrial maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Must have 6 months continuous employment in the last 18 months; preferred related experience.
• Must be willing to work on 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment for startup and operate KP machines while following safety rules.
• Set up V-Mag stuffer/grinder and KP machines.
• Move empty racks into position and load logs onto racks.
• Send out correct diameters of slicing logs to freezer.
• Change film as needed and inspect equipment for issues.
• Identify and strip out defective logs and drain water from equipment.
• Set up and breakdown grinders and record grinder plate conditions.
• Inform QA and Production Supervisor of equipment or material issues.
• Assist Maintenance with identifying and correcting machine problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment in the department.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Lock Out Tag Out cert

Machinery operation

Temperature tolerance

Tools

KP machines

V-Mag stuffer/grinder

Job description

Tyson Foods in Newbern, TN is hiring for an entry-level equipment operator role on 1st shift. The job starts at $23.80 per hour with shift increases for 2nd/3rd shifts and overtime potential.

You will set up equipment, run KP machines and maintain safety and quality standards in a cold production area. This role requires basic math, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfort working around machinery and chemicals.