Tyson Foods

Utility Operator - 2nd shift Danville, VA

Danville Plant - Danville, Virginia Full time

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Job Details:

Pay: $22.85/hour

$2.00 shift differential

Location is  not accepting rehires 

Must have at least 6 months of previous work experience with a single employer within the last 18 months.

Job Description: 

This position is responsible for assisting with the overall operation of production on their shift. The following list of responsibilities and requirements is not intended to be comprehensive and may be modified at any time by the Human Resource Partner in response to current business needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Receives training and performs duties in several departments such as Receiving, Inspection Room, Raw Prep/Cook, RTE, Packout, and other locations as needed.

  • Operates machinery to ensure the continuous flow of products through the production process

  • Responsible for ensuring pallets are wrapped in plastic before being dumped, reducing the risk of foreign material.

  • Ensures proper ingredients and or supplies are available on the line

  • Monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed

  • Learns plant proper operating procedures and practices in each department.

  • Assists in setting their individual performance goals and objectives with their Supervisor.

  • Observes experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for the performance of departmental duties.

  • Receives training in the functions and operations of all departments to facilitate subsequent transferability between departments and to provide greater job opportunities.

  • Attends company-sponsored training classes.

  • Abides by all company Safety, QA, and Human Resource policies.

  • All other duties, as assigned by management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required. Must be able to obtain a PIT license.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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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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