Floor Operator RE02 - C Shift (Days) - RVI Forest, MS

Tyson Foods; Mississippi; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Telehealth services

Company Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Floor Operator – feather side in Forest, MS to join the production team. You will monitor and operate feather room equipment on C-Shift (Days) with starting pay of $20.40 per hour base pay.

The role requires inspecting floor equipment, performing basic maintenance, reading logs, and maintaining Tyson's strict safety culture. Expect physical work, exposure to heat/cold, and opportunities to advance within production.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum 6 months' work history with one employer within the past 12 months.
• Prefer 3 consecutive months Operator experience within last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect floor equipment and make adjustments as needed.
• Monitor and operate feather room equipment including conveyors and detectors.
• Read and complete required logs and communicate with supervisor by radio.
• Operate frontend loader or forklift if certified when required.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Communication via two-way radio

Reading logs

Tools

Frontend loader

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Role: Floor Operator RE02
Shift: C-Shift (Days)
Starting Pay $20.40 per hour base pay
Location: River valley Ingredients, Forest, MS

Functions

• To maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture
• Receive training as required
• Perform various positions as required/assigned

Description

The floor operator – feather side – is responsible for visually inspecting all floor equipment and making adjustments when needed. This position is responsible for monitoring and operating all the equipment in the feather room. This equipment will include front-end loader, feather drag chain conveyor, metal detector, screens, numerous product conveyors, dryer and batch hydrolyzers (if applicable).

Tasks

Applicants will be considered for any general production opening. These openings require standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, shoveling, climbing stairs and ladders up to 60 feet, bending, stretching, reaching, working in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather, and odors.

• Must be able to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions.
• Maintain clean work area by use of soap and high-pressure hose.
• Must be able to read and complete required logs.
• Must be able to communicate with supervisor and co-workers via two-way radio.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• May be required to operate frontend loader or forklift and will be required to obtain certification to do so.

Benefits

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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education Discount Program

Requirements

• Must have a minimum 6 months' work history with one employer within the past 12 months.
• Prefer 3 consecutive months Operator experience within last 2 years.

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: C 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

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.

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.