Tyson Foods - North Richland Hills Plant - N Richland Hills, TX
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About the position
The essential job function of the Utility is to assist in line start-up, remove trash and relieve when necessary. This position involves assisting in line set up prior to start-up, stocking the line with packaging materials such as bags, boxes, strapping, tape, clips, etc. The Utility will fill in for line workers as necessary, pack and palletize cases of cooked food products, and label boxes as needed. The role requires notifying the supervisor or operation specialist if machinery is not operating properly, keeping the work area clean, and observing Tyson/USDA safety and sanitation rules. Proper lifting techniques must be utilized to avoid injury, and appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn. The Utility will operate a pallet jack and perform other duties as required or assigned, while monitoring and controlling key product control points such as weight, size, and temperature.
Responsibilities
- Assists in line set up prior to start-up
- Stocks line with packaging materials such as bags, boxes, strapping, tape, clips, etc.
- Fills in for line worker as necessary
- Packs and palletizes cases of cooked food products
- Labels boxes as needed
- Notifies supervisor and/or operation specialist if machinery is not operating properly
- Keeps work area clean and observes Tyson/USDA safety and sanitation rules
- Utilizes proper lifting techniques to avoid injury
- Wears appropriate personal protective equipment
- Operates pallet jack and performs other duties as required or assigned
- Monitors and controls key product control points such as weight, size, temperature, etc.
Requirements
- Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Physical abilities to vertically move product weighing 5 lbs. constantly, 20 lbs. occasionally
- Exerting forces of 10 lbs. frequently
- Exert grip forces of 17 lbs. frequently
- Frequently lifting 50 to 75 pounds, occasionally lift 100 pounds
- Walk up to 4 miles during the shift, and work in extremes of temperature
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Perform routine repetitive tasks
- Read weights and scales
- Sufficient mathematical ability to perform mathematical calculations, plot data and make statistically based decisions
- Willing to become certified to operate a pallet jack
- 3 months work history with the same employer
- 6 months of machine operator experience
- This location is not accepting rehires
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
- Benefits effective Day 1!
