General Assembly Labor - 1st Shift - Amherst, OH

Tyson Foods•Amherst, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer steady work and competitive pay. This facility operates 5+ days a week, has potential for overtime, and produces sandwiches. We are hiring immediately for General Assembly positions. This position is responsible for performing a variety of repetitive assembly and packaging tasks on a high-speed assembly line in a frozen food facility while adhering to various guidelines for safety, food safety, and efficiency.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to lift 20 lbs. occasionally and hold 5 lbs. regularly.
Must be willing and able to work in a cold environment (30 -40°F temperatures) for 8-10 hours per day.
Must be willing and able to walk and stand for 8-10 hours per day.
Must be willing and able to bend, crouch, and stoop throughout the day.
Must be willing and able to work with both hands and arms simultaneously throughout the day.
Must be willing and able to use their hands and fingers to grasp and pull.
Must be willing and able to perform repetitive motions of the shoulders, arms, and hands with up to 50 repetitions per minute

Responsibilities

Monitor product and equipment for defects or contamination.
Place frozen and refrigerated food components on a moving assembly line.
Pack assembled products into cartons or containers for shipment.
Rotate through various workstations as assigned.
Follow all safety protocols, including wearing PPE, performing stretches, rotating positions, and maintaining a designated pace.
Pass safety and food safety tests.
Adhere to food safety requirements, including handwashing, wearing PPE (hairnets, beard nets, smocks), and following Good Manufacturing Practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.