General Labor PR01-Processing-1Shift

Tyson Foods•Union City, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Labor PR01 Processing Packer works in food production at Tyson’s Hickman Rd Plant in Union City, Tennessee (formerly Williams Sausage Company). Packers perform final packaging of sausage chubs and slicks, visually inspect products for defects, remove defective items from the line, and palletize finished packaged products according to specifications. The position pays $16.95 per hour and is full-time on first shift. The role requires manual dexterity and the ability to meet physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Team members must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, pack finished cases onto pallets in the proper tie and high configuration, and wipe down machines and cover motors with protective plastic at the end of the shift. The manufacturing environment requires specified personal protective equipment; cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor.

Requirements

Manual dexterity to perform the job.
Willingness and ability to meet the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Willingness and ability to pack finished cases onto pallets in the proper tie and high configuration.
Willingness and ability to perform end-of-shift machine wipe-downs and cover motors with protective plastic.
Use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed work boots, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat, beard net if applicable, and smock.

Responsibilities

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