Utility Operator PR06 - Formulation Line 1 - B Shift - Waterloo KPR

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

Continue growing with our family. 

Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. 

Management Level:

Class 6

This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only. Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.      

Continue growing with our family!  Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!  Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods! 

This job posting is for 2nd shift with a general work schedule of Monday through Friday, and Saturdays as needed, 1:25 p.m. to 11:25p.m./midnight, times vary depending on department .  The base rate of pay is $24.95/hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00/hour.  Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed.  This job is eligible for overtime pay. 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Trains on and performs all jobs in Formulation (primarily) and Cook/Pack (the Utility Operator is a backup position to all the positions on the floor).  Jobs include, but may not be limited to: Blender Operator, Work In Process Operator, Raw Product Flow Operator, Cooker Operator, Forklift Operator, Machine Operator, Materials Handler Operator, Spice Cooler Operator, Grinder Operator, Mixer Operator, Raw Receiving, Shipping, and Oven Operator.   

• Helps train new and existing team members on operator jobs. 

• Responsible for covering breaks and absences in Formulation (primarily) and Cook/Pack.   

• Coordinates team member work schedules for Production Supervisor.  

• All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to personal safety and food safety 

• Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations 

• Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT) 

• Forklift/Mule/PIT experience preferred, but not required, as training and certification is provided) - required to become forklift certified within 30 days of starting position 

• Basic computer skills to navigate systems and perform data entry  

• Experience with inventory control methods preferred 

• Ability to record information using company-provided forms and procedures 

• Ability to accurately perform math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division 

• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed 

• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively with all team members and management 

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness 

• Ability to identify, act with a sense of urgency, and resolve problems/inconsistencies, getting help from management or others, as needed 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

 

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 

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level 

• Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching above, below, and at shoulder level 

• Must be able to use both arms/hands and legs/feet to operate forklifts or electric pallet and hand jacks 

• Ability to work while standing or walking on hard floors for a period of up to 8-10 hours/day 

• Ability to climb up and down stairs/ladders to get to/from work areas and to work at elevated levels and various heights and in confined spaces, as needed 

• Ability to work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm to cold/freezing, where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas 

• Ability to perform repetitive motions, flex/grip with wrists/hands, and use tools (e.g., box knife, metal scraper) 

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves 

Eligibility to Apply:   

• Team Members must be on an “active” employment status.   

• Team Members must not exceed more than 4 attendance points at the time of application.  

• Team members must not have received a written warning in the past six (6) months or a written warning with suspension in the past 12 months from the date of application.     

Work Shift:

B Shift (United States of America)

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.

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.

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