Line Lead - 2nd Shift - (Claryville) Alexandria, KY

Tyson Foods

Alexandria (KY)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 34,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1
Paid time off
401(k) plan
Health insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for a lead operator role at our Kentucky facility. You will assist the Supervisor in coordinating daily department tasks, ensure communication to team members, and help maintain safety and quality standards on 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, identifying maintenance needs, and following Tyson policies. Candidates should have at least 6 months of lead and machine operator experience and be able to read manuals, blueprints, and plant paperwork.

Qualifications

  • 6+ months of Lead experience required.
  • 6+ months of machine operator experience required.
  • 2nd Shift work in United States of America.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Supervisor in coordinating daily department tasks and ensure timely communication to team members.
  • Monitor all equipment to ensure proper functioning and notify supervisor of maintenance needs.
  • Read and understand manuals, blueprints, plant paperwork, labels, etc.

Skills

Lead experience
Machine operator experience

Job description

Job Details: If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer growth opportunities and room for advancement. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails, and sliced meats.

Benefits
  • Benefits Effective Day 1!
  • The starting pay for this position is $23.05/hour plus $.80 shift differential for 2nd shift.
  • 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.
Job Description

This position is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in coordination of the daily responsibilities of the department by ensuring the Supervisor’s instructions are communicated to the team members and carried out timely and correctly.

This position will also monitor all equipment to insure it is working properly and notify the supervisor of any needed maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Must be able to read and understand manuals, blueprints, plant paperwork, labels, etc.

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.
  • Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • The Team Member will stand, walk, bend, squat, stretch, climb, push, pull and reach as required in all areas
  • The Team Member will stand 8-10 hours on hard floors
  • The Team Member will perform repetitive motions as required in many areas
  • The Team Member will work in a cold, damp environment
  • The Team Member will work on slippery walking surfaces
Requirements
  • 6+ months of Lead experience required
  • 6+ months of machine operator experience required
  • Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
  • 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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.

Our 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.

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