Job Details:

SUMMARY:

The R&D Pilot Plant Technician is responsible for assisting and supporting Technologists, lead technicians, complex machines technicians and pilot plant management to successfully complete a high volume of Research and Development tests daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work well with others in a team environment
• Be able to follow verbal and written instructions as well as be able to apply those instructions with regard to a processing line
• Work closely with lead technician, food technologist, complex machines technicians, maintenance, and pilot plant management to insure test samples are successfully produced in the pilot plant each day
• Assist with data collection as required
• Be able to accurately weigh and measure ingredients as required for testing
• Assist with machine set-up for testing and machine breakdown including, but not limited to, moving of heavy equipment, cleaning work areas and light wash down of equipment
• Follow HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and safety procedures during all phases of testing in a USDA inspected pilot plant; heavy lifting of up to 70# several times per day
• Have good work attendance history
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Experience: Further processing of beef, pork and/or poultry highly desirable but not required.

Other Requirements:

• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• Basic Computer skills: e-mail, spreadsheets, etc.
• Good communication Skills
• Good teamwork Skills
• Seek additional opportunities when assigned tasks are complete
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead

Physical Requirements may include:

• Standing 90%; Sitting 10%
• Lifting - up to 70 pounds - this is done multiple times throughout the day every day.
• Pushing / Pulling- 20 to several hundred pounds - this is done multiple times throughout the day every day. This consists of moving supplies and products around the plant using carts or hand pallet jacks.
• Walking - Technicians are on the move all the time.
• Must be capable of working in hot, cold, and wet surroundings.

Pay rate: $15 per hour

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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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