General Labor -1S -Union City

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Union City, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Food Production - General Labor PR01 - Processing Packer – Full-Time. The starting pay is $16.95/HR. Packers perform the final packaging of sausage chubs and slicks. During packaging, packers visually inspect product for defects and remove defective products from the line. Finished packaged product is palletized per specification. This role is formally known as Williams Sausage Company and is located at 5132 Old Troy Hickman Road, Union City TN.

Requirements

Must have been in their current position 90 days to promote, demote, or transfer to another shift and line.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
steel-toed work boots
ear plugs
hair net
hard hat
beard net (if applicable)
smock

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.