General Labor - A Shift (Goodlettsville)

Tyson Foods•Goodlettsville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs entry-level production and general labor duties in a food manufacturing environment. Team members help process products while maintaining a safe work environment and complying with Tyson policies and procedures, food safety requirements, and quality standards. Applicants will be considered for open entry-level, non-skilled general labor positions. The work takes place in a production-line manufacturing environment with cold temperatures of approximately 36°F to 42°F, wet and noisy conditions, moving conveyors, food-processing equipment, and repetitive production activities. Employees must use required personal protective and safety equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with possible Saturdays; hours vary by department, and the A Shift ranges from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required to support business operations. The successful candidate must be able and willing to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Starting pay is $21.10 per hour.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to work in temperatures of approximately 36°F to 42°F.
Ability and willingness to stand and/or walk for 8 to 12 hours per shift.
Ability and willingness to work on concrete, grating, or ergonomic platform surfaces for extended periods.
Ability and willingness to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability and willingness to frequently reach, bend, stoop, twist, and grasp.
Ability and willingness to use both hands simultaneously to perform essential job functions.
Ability and willingness to perform repetitive hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, and upper-body movements throughout the shift.
Ability and willingness to use fine motor skills and pinch-grip motions to handle products and packaging materials.
Ability and willingness to work with knives and other production tools while wearing required PPE.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.
Ability and willingness to perform repetitive tasks throughout a fast-paced production shift.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Perform general production tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Handle, inspect, sort, package, and process products according to established specifications and quality standards.
Use knives and other production tools safely while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Follow food safety, quality assurance, animal welfare, and workplace safety procedures.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Work as part of a team to meet production goals and maintain product flow.
Meet attendance requirements and work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Follow company policies and procedures.