Machine Operator - 1st Shift - South Hutchinson, KS

Tyson Foods; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 2,900,000 - 3,044,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in South Hutchinson, KS is hiring a Machine Operator for 1st shift. You will operate machinery to keep production moving and ensure correct ingredients are used on the line. The role includes learning the EIM system, using hand-held scanners, and wearing required PPE in a safety‑driven environment.

Starting pay is $21.05 per hour with a $1.10 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift placement. Schedules may rotate and require weekend work; physical lifting and repetitive tasks are

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of operator experience with the same employer.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to maintain continuous production flow.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings; notify supervisor for maintenance.
• Use EIM system and hand-held scanners; perform assigned duties.
• Wear PPE including steel-toed shoes, bump cap and hearing protection.

Skills

Operator experience

Job description

## Machine Operator - 1st Shift - South Hutchinson, KSApply: Hutchinson Plant - South Hutchinson, Kansas: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R0487186**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 competitive pay and great benefits. This facility operates six days a week and produces sausage crumbles and dry sausage. This position has a starting base rate pay of **$21.05** per hour with an additional **$1.10** per hour shift differential for 2nd shift position placement. We currently have various positions open that applicants may be considered for. *Position schedules vary by available positions and some schedules may include a 7-day rotation.* **In this position you will:** * Be responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product through the production process and ensure proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line.* Monitor and adjust machine settings as needed and notify supervisor if machines should require maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.* Learn new EIM System and use hand held scanners, as well as any other duties assigned.* Wear the appropriate (PPE) personal protective equipment which includes steel toed shoes, bump cap and hearing protection. (Team members are encouraged to dress appropriately before they arrive at their workstation). **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. necessary when dumping bags of spice.* Must be willing and able to push/pull of 80 lb. film in cart to machine.* The Team Member will use torso flexion of 0-45 degrees is noted while handling spice.* The Team Member will use full bilateral extension of arms necessary.* The Team Member will use bilateral full hand grasp when performing checks for code dates.* The Team Member will stand at all times in all workstations.* The Team Member will use of both hands simultaneously when performing this job.* The Team Member will work in areas that could range between 38 and 50 degrees temperatures and at times conditions could be wet. **You will qualify for this position if you:** * Must have a minimum of 6 months of operator experience, with the same employer, documented in the work history section of the application 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:**1ST 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. 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.