What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grinder Operator - 1st Shift - New London, WI position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members.
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Position Summary:
This position will be responsible for operating the grinders, mixers and powerlifts.
Responsibilities:
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.
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.
If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members.
Benefits Effective Day 1!
Position Summary:
This position will be responsible for operating the grinders, mixers and powerlifts.
Responsibilities:
- Follow computer generated formulations step by step.
- Scale and grind meats producing up to 10 preblends/hour.
- Empty mixers into two vats, each weighing approximately 2900 pounds.
- Move vats, weighing approximately 2900 pounds of product, from under mixer to staging area.
- Level tanks, keep the floor clean at all times, and follow general housekeeping duties.
- Use the computer-generated formulator for specific meat types to hit correct fat percentage for blends (once every 3 minutes).
- Ability and willingness to perform basic math functions (i.e.: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Ability and willingness to scan or input into computer system, all product film, boxes, casings, clips, and ingredients for all daily product runs, including change overs.
- Ability and willingness to follow formulations on the computer and accurately record and report food safety or product information.
- Complete SAP functions with issuing meat prior to additions. (complete for one blend every 6 minutes).
- Complete grinder head checks.
- Complete all necessary paperwork.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
- Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements.
- Perform all positions of job rotation as needed.
- Perform any other work as assigned by management.
- Ability and willingness to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level with a minimum of 20 pounds frequently.
- Ability and willingness to push 2900 pounds (with assistance).
- Ability and willingness to use rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously.
- Ability and willingness to flex/grip with hand/wrist frequently.
- Ability and willingness to stand/walk/climb/bend for up to 10 hours.
- Ability and willingness to work on elevated platforms and workstations.
- Ability and willingness to work in wet conditions and cold temperatures at 35 degrees.
- Machine Operator experience preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
- RF Scanner experience preferred
- 3 months of work history with the same employer
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.
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.