General Labor- Processing- 1S

Tyson Foods•Union City, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Food Production - General Labor PR01 - Processing Packer position at the Hickman Rd Plant (formerly Williams Sausage Company) located at 5132 Old Troy Hickman Road, Union City TN. The starting pay is $16.95/HR. Packers are responsible for the final packaging of sausage chubs and slicks, visually inspecting product for defects, removing defective items, and palletizing finished packaged product according to specifications. Communication with applicants will be attempted through email, phone calls, and SMS messages, so please ensure all contact information is correct and up to date. Prior Tyson workers will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment. Certain roles at Tyson require background checks, and if offered a position requiring one, you will be provided additional documentation. Hourly applicants must complete a task after submitting their application to be considered for employment. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be willing and able to pack off finished cases on to pallets in proper tie and high configuration.
At end of shift, must be willing and able to perform machine wipe down and cover motors with protective plastic.
Steel-toed work boots
Ear plugs
Hair net
Hard hat
Beard net (if applicable)
Smock

Nice To Haves

Prior Tyson Workers (Note: rehire waiting period of 365 days and 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.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be willing and able to pack off finished cases on to pallets in proper tie and high configuration.
At end of shift, must be willing and able to perform machine wipe down and cover motors with protective plastic.