Extrusion Technician 4 (3rd Shift) - New London Prepared Plant

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Referral Payout Eligible: No Continue growing with our family. Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply! Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. Management Level: Class 45 Highly recommend submitting a resume in Word or PDF format when applying. Shift: 3rd; must be willing to cover other shifts when team members are absent. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, with frequent Fridays. Saturdays are rare and on an as‑needed basis. Hours: 9:30 pm – 5:30 am / or end of shift (flex as needed) Pay Rate: $ 31.97/hr plus a shift differential. This position is eligible for overtime pay and is paid weekly SUMMARY: The Extrusion Technician is a machine operator and is responsible for the set-up tear down and operation of the co-extrusion equipment including the par cool tower and liquid smoke application. Our Extrusion Technician must ensure that compliance of the company specifications and regulatory standard. Our Extrusion Technician will perform corrective actions arising from quality or food safety deviations. Essential Duties and 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. REQUIREMENTS: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent level of education. Experience: 1+ year of machine operating experience; food manufacturing experience is a plus. Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written. Computer Skills: Must be able to complete paperwork and use SAP as required for the role. Special Skills: 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. Physical Requirements: 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. Position Specific Requirements: Applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete. Must be able and willing to cover other shifts as needed. Must be able and willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. 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. Internal disqualifiers are the following: Must not have 6 or more attendance points (on application date) No written warning in the past six (6) months No suspension on record for the last 12 months This position is slated for candidates who are currently working at this facility. Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first. If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations will then be reviewed for consideration. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT OFFERED. LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY Work Shift: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America) 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. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here. 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. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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