Tyson Foods
Food Manufacturing
ResearchandDevelopmentPilotPlantTechnician-1stShift
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“Research and Development Pilot Plant Technician - 1st Shift at Tyson Foods. Skills: Sample preparation, Equipment operation, Data recording. Assist Research Scientists. Follow written direction”
Industry & Context.
Ability to lift 20 to 70 lbs, Ability to push 20 to 100 lbs, Ability to pull 20 to 100 lbs, Sponsorship is not available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma required, Resume must be attached, Must reside in the United States, Applicants must be located in the Northwest Arkansas region
Nice to Have
Experience with operating machines, Food manufacturing experience, QA experience, Product development experience, Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office experience
What You'll Do.
Assist Research Scientists
Follow written direction
Follow verbal direction
Ensure correct sample preparation
Ensure accurate sample preparation
Ensure correct sample shipping
Ensure accurate sample shipping
Operate laboratory equipment
Operate pilot plant equipment
Weigh materials precisely
Measure materials precisely
Record data accurately
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
**Job Details:** **Summary:** This position is responsible for assisting Research Scientists with research projects by following written and verbal direction, ensuring correct and accurate sample preparation and shipping, and operating laboratory and pilot plant equipment properly and safely. Other responsibilities include weighing and measuring with accuracy, recording data, and other duties as needed. We have two openings on 1st Shift (7:30am start). Applying to this opening will put your application into consideration for both roles. **Additional responsibilities:** * Weighing and measuring materials precisely * Recording data accurately * Performing other duties as needed **Requirements:** * **Education:** High School diploma required * **Experience:** Experience with operating machines, food manufacturing, QA, or product development is preferred * **Computer Skills:** Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office experience preferred * **Communication Skills:** Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing * **Physical Requirements:** Ability to lift 20 to 70 lbs multiple times a day. Must be able to push or pull 20 to 100 lbs multiple times a day. **Position-Specific Requirements** * Resume must be attached to be considered; applicants without a resume will not be reviewed * Must reside in the United States * Applicants must be located in the Northwest Arkansas region to be considered. * Sponsorship is not available for this position **Relocation Assistance Eligible:** No **Work Shift:** ALL SHIFTS (United States of America) **Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.** **** Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to pe
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