Blender Opr 1st shift - New London, WI

About the role

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members.

This position will set up, tear down, and operate the tow motor and hand mules, dumpers, grinders, mixers, emulsifiers.

Responsibilities

• Move buckets weighing 280 pounds.
• Move tanks weighing 2,900 pounds of final ground meat from holding cooler to grinding room.
• Move 200 pounds of meat with a shovel or fork from strainers, correctors, or combos.
• Add water, cures, seasoning, corn syrup, and other ingredients to meat blends for correct batching of meat materials.
• Perform necessary weight and process checks.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the department.
• Maintain general manufacturing practices.
• Participate in position rotations, including tow motor.
• Complete all paperwork and accurately record and report product information into the computer.
• Complete all paperwork and SAP functions as required for the position.
• Perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
• Obtain tow motor certification.
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing; complete on‑the‑job paperwork and communicate across all management levels.
• Perform any other work as assigned by management.

Requirements

• 3 months of work history with the same employer.
• Location is not accepting rehires.
• Relocation assistance not eligible.
• Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in wet conditions and cold temperatures at 35 °F.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, or bend for up to 10 hours.
• Ability to push/pull/lift with arms below waist, at shoulder, or above shoulder level a minimum of 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with rapid hand and eye coordination to move product on a conveyor and/or other processing equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
• Willingness to obtain tow motor certification.
• Ability to complete all paperwork and accurately record/report product information into the computer.
• Ability to complete paperwork and SAP functions as required.
• Ability to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on‑the‑job paperwork and communicate across management levels.
• Willingness to participate in position rotations, including tow motor.
• Willingness to perform general housekeeping duties and maintain general manufacturing practices.
• Willingness to comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements.
• If offered a position requiring a background check, complete the additional documentation provided.
• Hourly applicants must complete the post‑application task to be considered for employment.

Skills

• Machine operator experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• RF scanner experience preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits effective day 1.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Additional benefits as described.

Schedule

Work shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)