Job Description

Pay is $16.95 per hour.

AT THIS TIME the location is no longer accepting rehires for GENERAL LABOR roles. CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES 1 OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE.

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MUST BE SAFE AND OBSERVE ALL OF TYSONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

Job Description Summary

The Glaze Attendant Operator is responsible for preparing, applying, and monitoring glaze or sauce application systems to ensure fresh product is coated evenly and consistently according to quality, yield, and food safety standards. This position supports product appearance, flavor consistency, and production efficiency while adhering to Tyson policies and procedures in a fresh food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare glaze or sauce mixtures according to approved formulas and specifications
• Operate and monitor glaze application equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure proper coverage, distribution, and consistency of glaze on product
• Monitor product quality, appearance, and yield throughout the process
• Maintain appropriate glaze levels and flow rates during production
• Make minor adjustments to equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Monitor glaze temperatures, viscosity, and application parameters as required
• Identify and report process deviations, equipment issues, or quality concerns immediately
• Perform routine equipment checks and assist with cleaning and sanitation activities
• Complete required production, quality, and ingredient usage documentation accurately
• Work closely with Production, QA, and Sanitation teams
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and allergen control procedures
• Comply with OSHA regulations and Tyson safety policies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the glaze area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Fresh Plant Environment Expectations

• Work directly with raw and fresh products in temperature-controlled environments
• Adhere to strict food safety, sanitation, allergen control, and contamination prevention standards
• Wear required PPE, including gloves, aprons, hairnets, face shields, and protective footwear as required
• Work in wet, humid, and temperature-controlled conditions typical of glaze application areas

Physical Demands and Work Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to lift and handle ingredient containers as required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Ability to work in wet, humid, or cold conditions typical of a fresh plant environment

Work Schedule

• Must be available to work assigned shifts
• Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on production needs

Safety and Compliance Commitment

The Glaze Attendant Operator is expected to maintain a safe work environment and strictly comply with Tyson policies, food safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and plant procedures. This role is essential to ensuring consistent product quality, yield control, and safe glaze application at the Vicksburg Plant.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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