General Labor PR01-Processing-1Shift

Tyson•Union City, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Formally known as Williams Sausage Company, the plant is newly named Hickman Rd Plant and is located at 5132 Old Troy Hickman Road, Union City, TN. This full-time Food Production General Labor position is in PR01 Processing and works as a Packer. Packers perform the final packaging of sausage chubs and slicks, visually inspect product for defects, remove defective products from the line, and palletize finished packaged product according to specification. Starting pay is $16.95 per hour. Candidates who previously worked for Tyson must wait at least 365 days before rehire and are limited to three periods of employment. Applicants should ensure their contact information is current because communication may be attempted by email, phone, or SMS. Certain roles may require a background check. Hourly applicants must complete an additional task after submitting an application to be considered. Tyson is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Manual dexterity is required.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing and able to pack finished cases onto pallets in the proper tie and height configuration.
Must be willing and able to wipe down the machine and cover motors with protective plastic at the end of the shift.
Use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed work boots, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat, beard net if applicable, and smock.
Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

Know product codes and descriptions, including case-pack configurations.
Visually inspect packages for defects in size or quality and remove defective product from the line.
Keep the work area clean and tidy during production.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serve as a key trainer for on-the-job training of new team members.
Maintain and promote team-member interest in safety.
Support supervisors and leads with safety awareness, including reporting observed unsafe practices.
Promote a culture of respect for all team members and notify the plant manager about conduct that violates this culture or company policies.
Pack finished cases onto pallets in the proper tie and height configuration.
At the end of the shift, wipe down the machine and cover motors with protective plastic.