Machine Tech Oper. MO-Processing

Position: Machine Tech Oper. MO02-1S-Processing
## Machine Tech Oper. MO02-1S-Processing Apply:
Hickman Road Plant - Union City, Tennessee:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 15, 2026 (6 days left to apply):
R0490219
** Job Details:
** Formally known as Williams Sausage Company;

Newly named Greenfield Dr Plant Plant address: 4009 Greenfield Drive, Union City TNATTN Prior Tyson Workers:

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.

Communication with applicants will be attempted through contact information provided on application: via email, phone calls, and SMS messages. Please ensure all contact information is correct and up to date.
** EXTERNAL REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:***
* • Must have 6 month experience with one employer in the last 24 months. Worker history must be documented on application or resume.
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* Job Summary:

*** This position is responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product thru the production process and insuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line.
* Responsible for monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed and notifying supervisor if machines should require maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
* Move empty racks into position for loading and loading logs onto racks.
* Send out correct diameters of slicing logs to freezer.
* Chang film as needed.
* Identify and stripping out defective logs.
* Drain water from bottom of KP and inspecting equipment.
* Set up and breaking down grinders.
* Record condition of grinder plates on grinder inspection sheets and turning in to lead/supervisor.
* Inform QA and Production Supervisor in the event of issues with equipment/grinder or raw materials.
* Informs and assists Maintenance persons in identifying and correcting problems with machines.
* Performs PM’s on equipment in assigned Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for setting KP machine, clamping, gather, code dating, diameter and registration. Responsible for preventative maintenance and assisting maintenance personnel in repair of KP machines, while also adhering to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies.  Sending chub to chiller as well as checking weights, registration, and roll codes.  Set up/tear down of KP machines for production.  Changing film up to 60 lbs as needed.

Responsible for strip outs and defective chubs.  Responsible for draining water from bottom of KPs.  Responsible for minor machine repairs when problems arrive, if possible.  Informing qualified maintenance person in identifying problem with machine.
Responsible on weekends for greasing all machines, oil all rollers, greasing motor pumps, adding oil to gear boxes, adding oil to all air oilers and assisting maintenance with major repairs in KP department.

Education:

* Work Experience:

Basic Math Skills and ability to become certified in Lock Out tag Out Program.
* Must be willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.
* Must be willing and able to work in temperatures less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit temperature for minimum of 8 hours.
* Must be willing and able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
* Must be willing and able to perform the following task for periods of 8 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to bending, twisting, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.
* Must have a minimum of 6 months cumulative industrial maintenance experience or equivalent training.
* Must be willing and able to pinch/grip product and place into specified location.

* Physical Requirements:

The successful candidate(s) must be willing…