Machine Operator - PRU -1st Shift - San Lorenzo, CA

## Machine Operator - PR04U
-1st Shift
- San Lorenzo, CA 94580

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San Lorenzo Plant
- San Lorenzo, California:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 2, 2026 (2 days left to apply):
R0487956
** Job Details:
**** This position starts at $25.50/hr. and potential for overtime.
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* Position Summary:

** The Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating packaging machines and monitoring the work activities of production employees involved in the packaging of Ready to Eat products.  The Machine Operator ensures that safety and food safety policies are adhered to and that packaged products conform to specifications/quality standards.  
** Responsibilities:
*** Responsible for operating the Multivac, Propac, Cryovac machines in a safe and efficient manner.
* Accurately utilize packaging SOP to pull the correct materials for assigned packaging schedule/s
* Utilize SAP to accurately transfer material and/or wip to and from storage location and assigned location/s
* Utilize SAP to make transaction corrections when necessary
* Ability to push racks of up to 2000 pounds of product on rail system
* Install/register film on packaging machines
* Sharpen slicer blades
* Ability to set and adjust equipment to standardized speeds and troubleshoot/adjust as necessary
* Maintain standard line performance
* Consistently setup and start line on time
* Account for all downtime and problem solve issues as necessary
* Train new machine operators
* Serve as safety captain and first point of contact on the line for production and equipment related issues  
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Must be able to work overtime on assigned shift and/or weekends as needed.
* Must be able to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level up to 40 to 60 pounds repeatedly.
* Must be able to push/manipulate up to 40 - 60 pounds repeatedly.
* Must be willing to tolerate temperatures of 35 degrees or below for entire shift; be able to walk and stand on concrete floor for the shift duration and able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
* The Team Member must be willing to complete all required training for the job.  
* Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor or lead person.
* Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements.
* Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable.
* Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor and/or lead.
* Demonstrated knowledge of basic math, grammar and communication skills.
** Personal Skills & Attributes:
*** High school education with 2 to 3 years sanitation experience in a meat processing facility.
* A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
* Mechanical knowledge preferred
* Previous experience in a USDA food manufacturing environment preferred##
** Requirements:**##
** Must have 12 months of continuous work experience with a single employer. Minimum 6 months of experience as machine operator. Basic math and computer skills required.*
* ** Rehires:
Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
**** Relocation Assistance Eligible:
** No
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* Work Shift:

** 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
** Pay Range/Rate:
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* Incentives:

** Annual Incentive Plan:

No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No
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** Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total…