General Assembly Labor 1st Shift- Amherst, OH
About The Position
Tyson Foods is hiring full-time General Assembly team members at its Amherst, Ohio facility, which produces sandwiches. This role performs repetitive assembly and packaging tasks on a high-speed line in a frozen food facility while following safety, food-safety, and efficiency guidelines. First-shift start times vary from 6:00 a.m. to 6:55 a.m., with end times from 2:25 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. Overtime is required as needed. Starting pay is $18.95 per hour. The facility operates five or more days per week. The job requires working in cold conditions of 30–40°F for 8–10 hours per day. The successful candidate must be able to perform the stated physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Relocation assistance is not available. Tyson is not currently accepting applications from former Tyson employees for rehire.
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to lift 20 pounds occasionally and hold 5 pounds regularly.
- Willingness and ability to work in a 30–40°F environment for 8–10 hours per day.
- Willingness and ability to walk and stand for 8–10 hours per day.
- Willingness and ability to bend, crouch, and stoop throughout the day.
- Willingness and ability to work with both hands and arms simultaneously throughout the day.
- Willingness and ability to use hands and fingers to grasp and pull.
- Willingness and ability to perform repetitive shoulder, arm, and hand motions at up to 50 repetitions per minute.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Monitor products 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 safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment, performing stretches, rotating positions, and maintaining a designated pace.
- Pass safety and food-safety tests.
- Follow food-safety requirements, including handwashing, wearing required protective clothing, and following Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
