General Labor PR01 - Processing - 2S-1

Tyson Foods•Union City, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position, formerly known as Williams Sausage Company and now named Hickman Rd Plant, is located at 5132 Old Troy Hickman Road, Union City TN. The Food Production - General Labor PR01 - Processing Packer role is a full-time position with a starting pay of $16.95/HR. Packers are responsible for the final packaging of sausage chubs and slicks. This involves visually inspecting product for defects, removing defective items from the line, and palletizing finished packaged product according to specifications.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Steel-toed work boots required.
Ear plugs required.
Hair net required.
Hard hat required.
Beard net required (if applicable).
Smock required.
Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of product codes and descriptions including case pack configurations.
Visually inspect packages for defects in size or quality and removing defective product from the line.
Keep work area clean and tidy during production.
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
Other duties as assigned.
Act as key trainer for on-the-job training to new team members.
Maintain and promote team member interest in safety.
Help supervisors and leads with safety awareness, including informing supervisors of unsafe practices observed.
Promoting company culture of respect for all team members at all times and notifying the plant manager when observing conduct that violates this culture or company policies.
Manual dexterity required for performing job.
Pack off finished cases on to pallets in proper tie and high configuration.
Perform machine wipe down and cover motors with protective plastic at end of shift.