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Job Details:

This position 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. This is a year-round internship with the selected candidate expected to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.

Job Duties

• Team Collaboration: Work well with others in a team environment.
• Instruction Adherence: Follow verbal and written instructions and apply them to a processing line.
• Daily Operations: Work closely with lead technician, food technologist, complex machines technicians, maintenance, and pilot plant management to ensure test samples are successfully produced in the pilot plant each day.
• Data Collection: Assist with data collection as required.
• Ingredient Handling: Accurately weigh and measure ingredients as required for testing.
• Machine Setup and Breakdown: Assist with machine setup for testing and machine breakdown, including moving heavy equipment, cleaning work areas, and light wash down of equipment.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and safety procedures during all phases of testing in a USDA inspected pilot plant.
• Physical Demands: Heavy lifting of up to 70 pounds several times per day; capable of working in hot, cold, and wet surroundings.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.

Application Requirements

Your resume must state your expected graduation date and your area of study.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Incoming Junior, senior, or higher education with at least one year of school remaining. Food Science, Animal Science, and other Agriculture and Business majors preferred.

Experience: Previous work experience in any field. Experience related to R&D and Food Science preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• Basic Computer skills: E-Mail, Spreadsheets
• Good Communication Skills
• Good Teamwork Skills
• Seek additional opportunities when assigned tasks are complete
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead
• Location: Students must be within commutable distance to the facility, which is 60 miles or less.

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.

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 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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