Utility Operator - 1st and 2nd Shift - North Richland Hills, TX

Job Details:

Benefits Effective Day 1!

Pay: $18.45/hr. and potential for overtime.

1st Shift - Start: between 6AM - 7AM (depending on department) - end 3:30ish

2nd Shift - Start: between 3PM - 3:15PM - go until production is done.          

• SHIFT DIF – $0.35

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods, near Fort Worth, TX, 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.  We offer great benefits and competitive pay. This facility produces Pepperoni and other Pizza Toppings.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The essential job function of the Utility is to assist in line start-up, remove trash and relieve when necessary.

• Assists in line set up prior to start-up, stocks line with packaging materials such as bags, boxes, strapping, tape, clips, etc.

• Fills in for line worker as necessary, packs and palletizes cases of cooked food products, labels boxes as needed.

• Notifies supervisor and or operation specialist if machinery not operating properly.

• Keeps work area clean and observes Tyson/USDA safety and sanitation rules.

• Utilizes proper lifting techniques to avoid injury to themselves and others.

• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Operates pallet jack and performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Monitor and control key product control points such as weight, size, temperature, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Perform routine repetitive tasks.

• Read weights and scales.

• Sufficient mathematical ability to perform mathematical calculations, plot data and make statistically based decisions.

• Willing to become certified to operate a pallet jack.

• Must be able and willing to work overtime and weekends if needed.

• 6 months work history with the same employer.

• 6 months of machine operator experience.

• Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

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

• Physical abilities to vertically move products weigh 5 lbs. constantly, 20 lbs. occasionally.

• Exerting forces of 10 lbs.

• Frequently, exert grip forces of 17 lbs.

• Frequently lifting 50 to 75 pounds, occasionally lifting 100 pounds.

• Walk up to 4 miles during the shift and work in extremes of temperature.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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

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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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