Packer Operator - 1st Shift - Full Time - Kansas City, Kansas

Tyson Foods; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health, life, dental,vision

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Kansas City, KS is hiring immediately for a Packer Operator within a highly automated meat production facility. You will operate machinery, monitor lines, adjust settings, and assist with quality checks to keep products moving safely and efficiently.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 months of machine or packer operator experience and at least 6 months of continuous work in the last 3 years. This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities at Tyson Foods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months of machine or packer operator experience.
• Minimum of 6 months of continuous work in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to ensure continuous flow of products through the production process.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings as needed.
• Notify supervisor if machines require maintenance.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.
• Perform basic care, lubrication, adjustments, repairs, and cleaning.
• Contribute to a safe and organized workspace via 5S practices.
• Perform packaging checks and resolve jams or equipment malfunctions.
• Identify material quality defects and take appropriate action.
• Weigh rework and operate the HMI workstation and handheld scanner.

Job description

Job Details

To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays a key role in our success. That is where you come in. We are hiring immediately for Packer Operators.

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers: This location currently at this time is not accepting rehires, candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods Communication with applicants will be attempted through contact information provided on application: via email, phone calls, and SMS messages. Please ensure all contact information is correct and up to date.

REQUIREMENTS

(Experience must be documented on your application) Minimum of 3 months of machine or packer operator experience and minimum of 6 months of continuous work in the last 3 years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY: Food Production - Packer Operator - Full Time - Kansas City, KS

This facility is a highly automated meat processing/packaging facility located in Kansas City, KS. This position is responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of products through the production process and ensuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line. It is also responsible for monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed and notifying the supervisor if machines should require maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operator Care-Basic lubrication, inspection adjustments, repairs, cleaning (CLAIR LEAN Manufacturing- Contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line side problem solving.
• 5S program (Andon System Stoplight)- Contribute to a safe and organized work environment by maintaining a clean and orderly workspace.
• Perform perfect packaging checks.
• Safely and efficiently resolve jam ups and equipment malfunctions.
• Identify material quality defects and take appropriate action.
• Weigh rework using a floor scale and Human Machine Interface (HMI) workstation.
• Operate handheld digital scanner.

FOR ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing and able to be exposed to a cold/damp work environment with temperatures ranging from 28-42 degrees.

Must be willing and able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 lbs.

Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment and requires repetitive motions.

Must be willing and able to stand, bend, reach overhead, and twist for extended periods.

Must be willing and able to stand 8-12 hours a day on a hard floor.

Must be willing and able to perform physical lifting/moving, bending to stock material from inventory location to robotic equipment (Min 25 LBS).

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Additional Notes

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.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

Company Statements

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.

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.

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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