Grinder Opr RE, D Shift; Nights RVI-Forest, MS

Production Operator

Starting pay $18.20/hr plus $2.00 shift premium

Shift D days/hours:
Wednesday night/Thursday morning 1 am to 7 am and Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights 7 pm to 7 am

This position is responsible for setting up and operating equipment that grinds ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Applicants will be considered for any general production opening. These openings require standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, shoveling, climbing stairs and ladders up to 60 feet, bending, stretching, reaching, working in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather, and odors. Must be able to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions. Maintain clean work area by use of soap and high pressure hose.

Must be able to read and complete required logs. Must be able to communicate with supervisor and co-workers via two-way radio. May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. May be required to operate frontend loader or forklift and will be required to obtain certification to do so. If an applicant meets the minimum requirements for consideration, they may be contacted for an interview.

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

Requirements:
Must have 6 months of continuous employment with 1 employer within the past 12 months. Prefer 3 consecutive months operator experience within the last 2 years. Must be documented on application or resume.

All applicants must complete the final task that is separate from the application. If your application has not been fully submitted, you will need to complete any task that are awaiting. If you are logged in to your candidate profile, click on candidate home at the top right corner and it should show on the next screen the task that will need to be completed.

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

D 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.

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.