Machine Tech Oper. MO02-1S-Processing

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Union City, TN is seeking an industrial maintenance operative for the Greenfield Dr Plant. The role involves operating and maintaining packaging/production machinery to ensure continuous flow and proper ingredient usage on the line.

The job requires participating in preventative maintenance, following safety policies, and collaborating with maintenance and QA teams. Temperature and physical requirements are noted, with a 1st shift schedule at the Union City facility.

Qualifications

• Basic Math skills and ability to become certified in Lock Out Tag Out.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to ensure continuous flow of product and proper ingredients on the line.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings; notify supervisor for maintenance.
• Set up and break down KP machines; inspect and document grinder conditions.
• Inform QA and Production Supervisor of equipment or raw material issues.
• Perform PMs on equipment in assigned department.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Lock Out Tag Out program certification

Education

Minimum 6 months industrial maintenance experience or equivalent training

Job description

Job Details:

Formally known as Williams Sausage Company;

Newly named Greenfield Dr Plant

Plant address: 4009 Greenfield Drive, Union City TN

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

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EXTERNAL REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

• Must have 6 month experience with one employer in the last 24 months. Worker history must be documented on application or resume.

Job Summary

• This position is responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product thru the production process and insuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line.


• Responsible for monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed and notifying supervisor if machines should require maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.


• Move empty racks into position for loading and loading logs onto racks.


• Send out correct diameters of slicing logs to freezer.


• Chang film as needed.


• Identify and stripping out defective logs.


• Drain water from bottom of KP and inspecting equipment.


• Set up and breaking down grinders.


• Record condition of grinder plates on grinder inspection sheets and turning in to lead/supervisor.


• Inform QA and Production Supervisor in the event of issues with equipment/grinder or raw materials.


• Informs and assists Maintenance persons in identifying and correcting problems with machines.


• Performs PM’s on equipment in assigned Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for setting KP machine, clamping, gather, code dating, diameter and registration. Responsible for preventative maintenance and assisting maintenance personnel in repair of KP machines, while also adhering to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies. Sending chub to chiller as well as checking weights, registration, and roll codes. Set up/tear down of KP machines for production. Changing film up to 60 lbs as needed.

Responsible for strip outs and defective chubs. Responsible for draining water from bottom of KPs. Responsible for minor machine repairs when problems arrive, if possible. Informing qualified maintenance person in identifying problem with machine. Responsible on weekends for greasing all machines, oil all rollers, greasing motor pumps, adding oil to gear boxes, adding oil to all air oilers and assisting maintenance with major repairs in KP department.

Education

• Work Experience: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 less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit temperature for minimum of 8 hours.


• Must be willing and able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.


• Must be willing and able to perform the following task for periods of 8 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to bending, twisting, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.


• Must have a minimum of 6 months cumulative industrial maintenance experience or equivalent training.


• Must be willing and able to pinch/grip product and place into specified location.


• 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.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Lock Out Tag Out

FOR ALL 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work may involve lifting materials and product up to 50 pounds. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: steel-toed work boots, freezer coats, and freezer gloves. Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT

Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include: steel-toed work boots, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat, beard net (if applicable), and smock.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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