Tyson Foods
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Machine Operator 1st Shift- Sanford, NC

Pay
$18 per hour
Location
Mexican Original Sanford Plant - Sanford, NC
Listed
Today

Job Details

This position is responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product through the production process and ensuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line. Responsible for monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed and notifying supervisor if machines should require maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

The pay for this position starts at $18.05/hr.

Hours: 1st Shift- 7:00am-3:00pm

Responsibilities

  • The primary responsibility of this position is to operate the machines in the Corn / Flour department.
  • This involves closely monitoring, making necessary adjustments, and promptly reporting any issues to the supervisor or lead.
  • Additionally, this role requires maintaining various log sheets.
  • All team members are responsible for safety.
  • Documenting and calculating results accurately.
  • Taking corrective action when necessary (alert appropriate personnel to adjust process; identify, segregate, & isolate non-conforming product).
  • Reporting results to management.
  • Any additional assignments requested.

Physical Requirements

  • Team Member must be willing and able to perform physical and visual inspections of product and plant systems.
  • Team Member will be exposed to warm temperatures ranging from 65-90 degrees, wet and humid conditions, slippery floors in certain areas, and concrete floors.
  • Team Member will be exposed to airborne particles and noise levels that require hearing protection.

Requirements

  • 3 months work History with the same employer.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

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

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  • 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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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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From Tyson Foods's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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