Rendering Operator - Waterloo Pork Plant

Tyson Foods; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

9 paid holidays

Medical, dental, life insurance

Disability insurance

401K and stock plans

Paid vacations

Tuition reimbursement

ESL classes on-site

GED classes

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for positions that operate heavy machinery in a production environment. The role involves handling saws and other processing equipment to produce pork products, with expectations of safety and adherence to company procedures.

Candidate must have at least 1 month of machinery experience, be able to manage physical requirements, and communicate effectively in writing and speaking. On-site shift A is noted, with relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 month experience operating heavy machinery.
• Physical requirements are required with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must read, write and interpret safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate saws, skinning equipment and other machinery to process pork.
• Box handling, palletizing and operating powered industrial trucks or forklifts.
• Work in wet, humid environments with temperatures from 35 to 90+ degrees.
• Follow Tyson policies and procedures to maintain production flow and safety.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Job description

Salary

New Start Wage- $19.75 Start

Benefits

• Full Benefit Package - 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Company matched 401K retirement and stock purchase plans
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee meat sales and more
• Interpreter services for non-English speaking employees
• On-site ESL (English as a second language) classes
• GED classes
• Reimbursement for citizenship

Work Details

• 1 week vacation after 6 months
• Not accepting rehires
• This Position Requires a Phone Interview
• Work Shift: A Shift (United States of America)
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Requirements

• Must Have 1 Month Experience Operating Heavy Machinery.
• 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 able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal. Must be able to read, write, and interpret equipment general safety procedures to ensure safety

Job Summary

These positions operate machinery, do heavy lifting to maintain production flow while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Operative jobs require a higher skill level. Work includes operate saws, operate skinners and other equipment to process pork. Box handling and palletizing and operating powered industrial trucks or forklifts to move product. Work environments are wet and humid. Temperatures range from 35 to 90+ degrees. Work may include climbing ladders, working from elevated platforms, standing, bending, pushing pulling and reaching, standing and walking on hard floors and consistent lifting of 20-110 lbs. It will be a dirty, smelly job, will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.

Background Checks

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Leave and Time Off

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 are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Fresh Meats where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do!