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About the Role

The Extrusion Technician is responsible for the set-up, tear down, and operation of co-extrusion equipment, including the par cool tower and liquid smoke application. This role ensures compliance with company specifications and regulatory standards, and performs corrective actions for quality or food safety deviations.

Responsibilities

• Identify problems and initiate corrective action arising from quality and food safety deviations.
• Identify and support process improvements.
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Must meet commitments with demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Able to read and interpret written information.
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements.
• Must have the ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Safely use chemicals for cleaning and completing sanitation related processes.
• Ability to use computer programs for inventory purposes, filing of documents and gathering process information.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the department.
• Must perform all positions of rotation if applicable.
• Perform any other work as assigned by Management.
• Must be willing to cover other shifts as needed.
• Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent level of education.
• 1+ year of machine operating experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Must be able to complete paperwork and use SAP as required for the role.
• Must be able and willing to perform basic math functions (i.e.: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must have strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able and willing to flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently.
• Must be able and willing to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able and willing to lift up to 20 pounds from below the waist to above the shoulder frequently.
• Must be able and willing to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able and willing to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able and willing to climb stairs throughout the course of scheduled shifts occasionally.
• Must be able and willing to work in wet conditions and cold temperatures at approximately 35 degrees.
• Must be able and willing to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Skills

• Machine operating
• Co-extrusion equipment operation
• Par cool tower operation
• Liquid smoke application
• Process improvement
• Preventative maintenance
• Problem-solving
• Information analysis
• Reading and interpreting written information
• Safety compliance
• Food safety compliance
• GMP compliance
• SQF compliance
• Forklift certification (ability to obtain)
• Chemical usage for cleaning
• Sanitation processes
• Computer proficiency (inventory, filing, process information)
• Basic math functions
• Critical thinking

Location

• United States

Work Type

• Full-time
• Overtime
• Weekends

Experience Level

• 1+ year of machine operating experience preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $31.97/hr plus a shift differential
• Eligible for overtime pay
• Paid weekly

Benefits

• BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT
• EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

About the Company

• At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success.
• We invest in our team members and their success.
• Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Our team members make the difference.
• If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.
• Join us on the journey.
• At Tyson, we feed the world like family.
• Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!
• We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.
• We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.
• To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.