Blocker Skilled (disassembly) 1st Shift - Newbern, Tn

Tyson Foods • Newbern Plant - Newbern, TN

77d • $22

About The Position

The position involves setting up equipment in preparation for startup and is responsible for removing the Aitch Bone from the ham of the animal. The role requires adherence to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies. The employee will be responsible for setting up the area with all needed equipment, monitoring the production area for trash and food debris on the floor, and performing various other tasks as assigned by the Lead person, Supervisor, or Superintendent. The average training time for this position may require 2-3 months.

Requirements

• Must adhere to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies.
• Must be willing and able to lift/carry up to 50lbs.
• Must be willing and able to complete work cycles in less than 20 seconds.
• Must be willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.
• Must be willing and able to perform physical tasks for periods up to 12 hours on concrete floor, including standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.
• Must have 6 months continuous employment in the last 18 months.
• Preferred candidates will have at least 6 months of relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture, or production experience.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture, or production experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment in preparation for startup.
• Remove the Aitch Bone from the ham of the animal.
• Adhere to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies.
• Set up area with all needed equipment.
• Monitor production area for trash and food debris on the floor.
• Perform various other tasks as assigned by Lead person, Supervisor, or Superintendent.
• Clean up area at end of production shift, including sweeping, picking up debris from the floor, and spraying work areas.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees