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1st Shift - Feed Mill Worker Labor FM01 - Waldron Feed Mill

Waldron, AR • On-site

Tyson Foods, Inc.
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


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6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 558 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job Details:
Job Description
1. Ability to accurately record data
2. Ability be able to operate scales and document incoming ingredients through the ticketing system
3. Ability to operate equitment to unload feed ingredients and route to appropriate storage silo
4. Ability to obtain and run quaility analysis on required incoming ingredients
5. Ability to lift and use hand tools to assist in unloading of ingredients
6. Ability to perform minor maintenance duties using hand tools
7. Ability to operate loading equitment and ensure correct feed type is loaded and sent to the correct farm
8. Ability to direct drivers to correct loading area based on loading schedule
9. Ability to organize/flex task and change priorities throughout the day
10. Ability to take Feed bin inventory
11. Able to work in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather.
12. Ability to work holidays, weekends, and flexible hours as required based on demand scheduling
13. Ability to work in elevated areas and follow all safety procedures
14. Able to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity Guildelines including an agreement to avoid any avian species
15. Maintain good housekeeping including service areas
16. Communicate to all levels of Operations including Customers and Vendors both orally and in writing where required
17. Follow and Operate within all Tyson Health and Safety protocols
18. Able to Lift up to 60 lbs. and/or up to 100 lbs with assistance
19. Stand, Sit, Walk, Climb Ladder/Stairs with the ability to sustain physical activity throughout the day.
20. Complete all other tasks assigned by management.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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