Smoke House Helper 1st shift - New London, WI

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Effective Day 1!

Summary:   This position is responsible for, but is not limited to, hauling raw or cooked racked product plant wide.

Weigh/load product into and out of smokehouses/steam boxes/chills as well as move product into and out of smokehouses/steam boxes/chills.    Mark house number/day code letter on product identification/rack tags.    Make sure product is properly spaced on the racks and racks properly positioned in smokehouses/steam boxes.    Enter data to include scanning, weights, destinations, and rack numbers into the computer and handheld program.   Push/Pull up to 1,000-pound product racks from the staging area to and from smokehouse to chill.    Garner and air chills are loaded immediately after product is showed and weighed.  Operate brine/garner/air chills and document product temperatures according to Quality Control specifications to include taking salometer readings.    General housekeeping and cleaning of the entire smokehouse department to include, but is not limited to, the following items:  smokehouses, steam boxes, chills, floors, foam houses, smoke generators, tube, pipes, walls, ceilings, lights, floor scales, waste meat containers, doors.  Ability and willingness to perform basic math functions (i.e.:  addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).  Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.  Ability and willingness to scan or input into the computer system, all product film, boxes, casings, clips, and ingredients for all daily product runs, including change overs.  Ability and willingness to follow formulations on the computer and accurately record and report food safety or product information.  Keep all equipment cleaned and properly stored.    Operate powered stand up, sit down, and high lift rack-moving tow motor equipment.    Take thermometers to lab and have them calibrated.  Comply with all chemical related requirements.  Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements.   Perform all positions of job rotation as needed.  Perform any other work as 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.   Ability and willingness to lift/lower/carry minimum of 20 pounds frequently  Ability and willingness to push/pull manually up to 1,000 pounds.  Ability and willingness to both hands for rapid mental muscular coordination, simultaneously.  Ability and willingness to flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently.  Ability and willingness to stand/walk/climb/bend for up to 10 hours.  Ability and willingness to work in wet conditions and cold temperatures at 35 degrees.  Ability and willingness to work in temperatures of 90 degrees to 100 degrees.

Machine Operator experience preferred     Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred      RF Scanner experience preferred        Requirements:        3   months   work history with the same employer             LOCATION IS NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES      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