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General Production Scrap Hander- 2nd Shift- Portland, IN
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The Scrap Handler picks up product off the floor and discards it into properly color-coded barrels or scrap modules, ensures reusable product is placed in the correct barrels for regrind, keeps the department clean, reports issues to the supervisor, and fills out log sheets.
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Title:
Scrap Handler Class 3 – Full-Time – Portland, IN 47371
ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:
This location currently at this time is not accepting rehires, candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods.
The starting pay for this position is $19.90 hr. with a shift increase for the second shift.
Hours:
2nd Shift- 3:00pm to 11:00pm
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Scrap Handler picks up product off the floor and discards it into the properly color-coded barrels or scrap modules, ensures that reusable product is placed in the proper barrels for regrind, keeps the department neat and clean, reports any issues to the supervisor or lead and fills out various log sheets.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Responsible for picking up scrap/trash and discarding it into the properly color-coded barrel or scrap modules
- Assures that only product that is contaminated, burnt, or unfit for regrind is going into the proper color-coded scrap barrels
- Ensures that reusable product from the line is placed in the white barrels for regrind reprocessing
- Responsible for keeping scrap barrels clean and in good shape. Damaged scrap barrels are to be discarded
- Responsible for pushing scrap module back to shipping once it is full, weighing the scrap and dumping it properly and recording weights
- Responsible for keeping the floors clean (sweeping) and free of debris
- Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor
- Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements
- Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable
- Use and read scales
- Ability to perform basic math functions (adding, subtracting, multiplying, etc.) with use of calculator
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- The Team Member will flex/grip with wrists/hands
- The Team Member will walk, bend, stand, and repetitive lifting from floor level
- Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
- The Team Member must be able to move heavy objects with a mechanical device
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
2ND 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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