Utility Operator PR- Pizza Toppings, Cook​/Pack - 1st Shift - Waterloo KPR

Class 6

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only. Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.

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This job posting is for 1st shift with a general work schedule of Monday through Friday, and Saturdays as scheduled. Work hours are generally 4:30 a.m. to 1:00/2:00 p.m. The base rate of pay is $24.95/hour. This job is eligible for overtime pay. Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed.

• Trains on and performs all jobs in Cook/Pack (primarily) and Formulation (the Utility Operator is a backup position to all the positions on the floor). Jobs include, but may not be limited to:
  Oven Operator, Blender Operator, Work In Process Operator, Raw Product Flow Operator, Cooker Operator, Forklift Operator, Machine Operator, Materials Handler Operator, Spice Cooler Operator, Grinder Operator, Mixer Operator, Raw Receiving, and Shipping
• Helps train new and existing team members on operator jobs
• Responsible for covering breaks and absences in Cook/Pack (primarily) and Formulation.
• Coordinates team member work schedules for Production Supervisor
• All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to personal safety and food safety
• Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations
• Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT)
• Forklift experience preferred, but not required, as training and certification is provided) - required to become forklift certified within 30 days of starting position
• Basic computer skills to navigate systems and perform data entry
• Experience with Inventory Control preferred
• Ability to record information using company-provided forms and procedures
• Ability to accurately perform math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively with all team members and management
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
• Ability to identify, act with a sense of urgency, and resolve problems/inconsistencies, getting help from management or others, as needed
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Must be willing and able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level
• The Team Member will stand, walk, bend stoop, twist stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach above, below, and at shoulder level
• The Team Member will use both arms/hands and legs/feet to operate forklifts or electric pallet and hand jacks
• The Team Member will work while standing or walking on hard floors for a period of up to 8-10 hours/day
• The Team Member will climb up and down stairs/ladders to get to/from work areas and to work at elevated levels and various heights and in confined spaces, as needed
• The Team Member will work in an environment where extreme temperatures range…