Job Details:

Hours:

D Shift- Thursday to Sunday 8:00 pm to 8:00 am

SUMMARY

The feather Process operator controls the cooking process from hydrolyzing the raw feathers to a finished product.. Operates straight or articulated rubber tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage processing areas, to feed cookers, hoppers, or chutes. The following duties are as follows.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Other duties may be assigned.

Other duties may be assigned.

Hydrolyzing raw feathers.

Drying the raw feathers.

Sizing.

Running the Machinery that processes the cooked feathers into make feather meal.

Transferring of hydrolyzed feather meal to storage.

Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.

Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.

Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle at work site, and moves levers to dump material.

Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Fills Feather Cooker’s and tightens the domes to ensure the materials cooks correctly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

State Driver License needed to obtain an industrial truck license (PIT).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

SAFETY

Keep work area clean and free of clutter(housekeeping); Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment(PPE); Using correct tool for each job assignment; Report injury of oneself or coworker to management; Report job hazards immediately (correct immediately when possible) and document; Inspect all tools and materials for defects and safety issues; Follow all safety rules and guidelines.

The preceding job description is not all inclusive and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor or as the situation dictates. This job description is not a contract and does not circumvent the employment "at will" status of the employee.

Hours:
4th Shift- Thursday to Sunday 8:00 pm to 8:00 am

4th Shift - Sunday - Wednesday 8:00 pm to 8 am

Sunday is a scheduled plant shut down for Maintenance, housekeeping, and Training.

Shifts are subject to every 8 week periodic rotation.

Benefits Start Day 1!

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

Medical, dental, and vision insuranceTelehealth servicesWell-Being Support ProgramsFSA and HSA available401kStock Purchase PlanCompany Paid Life InsuranceShort-Term & Long- Term DisabilityFully Funded EducationDiscount Program

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than  3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

Recruiting Areas:

Hall County, GAForsyth County, GALumpkin County, GADawson County, GA

NEW HIRE SIGN-ON Bonus: $3,000.00 sign-on bonus paid out $500.00 at 30 days.  $1,000.00 paid out at 90 days and $1,500.00 paid out at 6 months.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

D 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.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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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