Job Details:

This position is responsible for setting up and operating machinery used for cooking while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. The Cooker operator controls the cooking process from hydrolyzing the product to a finished product.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, some Saturday work, 2:30 PM - Production end

Starting pay rate: $18.25/hr + $2/hr shift differential

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Running the Machinery that processes the meat into make meal.

Transferring of hydrolyzed meal to storage.

REQUIREMENT:

6 months continuous work history in 2 years

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme heat.  The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

SAFETY

Keep work area clean and free of clutter(housekeeping); Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Using correct tool for each job assignment; Report injury of oneself or coworker to management; Report job hazards immediately (correct immediately when possible) and document; Inspect all tools and materials for defects and safety issues; Follow all safety rules and guidelines.

The preceding job description is not all inclusive and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor or as the situation dictates. This job description is not a contract and does not circumvent the employment "at will" status of the employee.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program

All applicants must provide their government identification number for the purpose of checking previous employment.   

Rehire Criteria: This facility does accept rehires after 365 days and only if the applicant has not worked more than 2 previous times. Tyson reserves the right to require longer waiting periods or not accept rehires based on the reason for dismissal.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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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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