Curer Operator PRU - 1st Shift Ham Processing WI

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Position Summary:

This position includes, but is not limited to, curing all products that are cured in tumbler, loading and unloading tumblers, understanding the cycle times for non-pumped product, and using the control panel and auto‑starting system of the tumblers.

• Perform all daily prechecks.
• Keep the tow motor in a clean, safe running condition and operate it in a safe, efficient manner.
• Operate a hand‑held calculator and/or computer to formulate brines.
• Understand and operate the brine transfer system.
• Read a salometer to determine the difference between a brine with curing agents versus one without and handle them properly.
• Prevent product contamination.
• Setup, tear down, operate equipment and adjust speeds and pressure to ensure proper gains of products being pumped on injector.
• Know how to pull a vacuum on the tumbler and maintain the vacuum during operation.
• Correct routine problems with curing and tumbling.
• Must be able and willing to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must be able and willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able and willing to obtain a Class III tow motor certification.
• Must be able and willing to complete all paperwork and SAP functions as required for the position.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the department.
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements.
• Perform all positions of job rotation as needed.
• Perform any other work as assigned by management.

• Must be able and willing to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level minimum of 20 pounds frequently.
• Must be able and willing to work in a fast‑paced environment with rapid hand and eye coordination to move product on a conveyor and/or other processing equipment.
• Must be able and willing to flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently.
• Must be able and willing to stand/walk/climb/bend for up to 10 hours.
• Must be able and willing to work in wet conditions and cold temperatures at 35 degrees.

• Machine Operator experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• RF Scanner experience preferred.

• 3 months of work history with the same employer.

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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