Utility Machine Operator- 2nd Shift- Portland, IN 47371

Tyson Foods; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Utility Machine Operator in Portland, IN. The role covers rotation through all department positions, operating machinery and reading scales/thermometers.

The starting pay is $23.70/hr with shift increases for second and third shifts, and typical hours are 3pm–11pm. Responsibilities include operating machinery, recording data, assembling and disassembling equipment, and maintaining safety, GMP and SQF compliance.

Qualifications

• 3 months of operator or manufacturing experience listed in work history or skills section.
• Must have 6 months of work history within 12 months to be considered.
• Must not have been terminated from previous employer for attendance or job abandonment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and understand specs of the product being run.
• Document machine settings, weights, and data on paper and electronically.
• Assemble, disassemble and clean equipment; report issues to lead/supervisor.
• Maintain legible, accurate records; enter data into computer-based system.
• Perform other work as assigned by supervisor.
• Comply with safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements.
• Rotate through all positions as applicable.
• Operate a Power Industrial Truck.
• Read scales and thermometers; perform basic math with calculator.

Job description

Job Details:

Title: Utility Machine Operator - Full-Time - Portland, IN 47371

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:

This location currently at this time is not accepting rehires, candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods

Description:

The starting pay for this position is $23.70/hr. with a shift increase for second and third shift.

Hours: 3pm-11pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Utility Machine Operator is responsible for filling in for vacation/absenteeism and must be able to perform all jobs and operate all machines in the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE

Responsible for operating machinery, understanding specs of the product being ran, documenting both on paper and electronically machine setting, weights and other data as needed

Must be able to assemble, disassemble and clean equipment when needed and communicate issues to lead and supervisor

Keeps a legible accurate record as required including entering data as needed into a computer-based system

Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor

Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements

Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable

Must be able to operate a Power Industrial Truck

Use and read scales and thermometers

Ability to perform basic math functions (adding, subtracting, multiplying, etc.) with use of calculator

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 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.

Team Member will flex/grip with wrists/hands

Team Member will walk, bend, and stand

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have 3 months of operator or manufacturing experience listed in the work history or skills section; must have 6 months of work history in 12 months to be considered. Must not have been terminated from previous employer for attendance or job abandonment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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