Temperanceville Plant General Production Labor 1st Shift

Tyson FoodsTemperanceville, VA
Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for entry-level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. This position could work in any area of the Fresh Processing including the DSI, Debone, Deli lines, and Evisceration. The role also involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets. This includes monitoring equipment during production, making necessary repairs or adjustments, documenting corrections, performing preventive maintenance, rebuilding equipment, assisting with installation of new equipment, and performing general maintenance tasks like greasing, oil changes, and cleaning. The role requires monitoring equipment and computer boards, troubleshooting mechanical problems using schematics and blueprints, and working other shifts when necessary. Safety is paramount, requiring understanding and adherence to Safety Rules (e.g., Lockout/Tagout) and compliance with OSHA standards. The position also involves working closely with other maintenance personnel and handling fragile devices with precise attention. All other duties as requested by the supervisor will also be part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Provide government identification number for verification of previous Tyson employment history.
  • Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Must have good hand-eye coordination.
  • Capable of moving equipment, machinery, etc., in excess of 40 pounds when needed.
  • Must be able to work on and inspect equipment, which may involve bending, turning, stooping, twisting, and climbing.
  • Able to move freely throughout the plant over and around equipment, people and other obstacles.
  • Must be able to tolerate climates ranging from very cold to very hot and form very wet to very dry.
  • Must be able to communicate and get along well with others.
  • Must be able to climb ladders.
  • Must be able to reach, lift and work overhead.
  • Must be able to walk, stand or sit for the duration of the shift.
  • Must be able to complete mandatory online training.
  • Hourly Applicants ONLY - must complete the task after submitting an application.

Nice To Haves

  • Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets.
  • Monitoring equipment during production and making necessary repairs or adjustments.
  • Documenting any corrections required.
  • Performing preventive maintenance on weekends.
  • Rebuilding equipment as required.
  • Assisting with installation of new equipment.
  • Assisting with maintenance throughout the entire facility as required.
  • Manually greasing, changing oil, and cleaning various plant equipment.
  • Monitoring equipment and computer boards.
  • Troubleshooting mechanical problems using detailed schematics and blueprints.
  • Working other shifts when necessary.
  • Understanding and agreeing to follow Safety Rules (e.g., Lockout/Tagout).
  • Complying with OSHA standards.
  • Working Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Working closely with other maintenance personnel.
  • Working with other devices that are very fragile and require precise attention.

Responsibilities

  • Push, pull, carry, and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Work in damp, cold, or hot environments.
  • Reach above shoulder level.
  • Stand 8-10 hours a day on hard surfaces.
  • Perform repetitive motion.
  • Climb up and down stairs.
  • Wear PPE, frocks, gloves, ear protection, hair net, and beard guard.
  • Use a knife and/or scissors to bone out or trim pieces of product.
  • Use powered equipment such as saws or skinner machines.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all equipment and company assets.
  • Monitor equipment during production and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
  • Document any corrections required.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on weekends.
  • Rebuild equipment as required.
  • Assist with installation of new equipment.
  • Assist with maintenance throughout the entire facility as required.
  • Manually grease, change oil, and clean various plant equipment.
  • Monitor equipment and computer boards.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical problems using detailed schematics and blueprints.
  • Work other shifts when necessary.
  • Understand and agree to follow Safety Rules (e.g., Lockout/Tagout).
  • Comply with OSHA standards.
  • Work Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Work closely with other maintenance personnel.
  • Work with other devices that are very fragile and require precise attention.
  • Perform all other duties as requested by the supervisor.
  • Have good hand-eye coordination.
  • Move equipment, machinery, etc., in excess of 40 pounds when needed.
  • Work on and inspect equipment, which may involve bending, turning, stooping, twisting, and climbing.
  • Move freely throughout the plant over and around equipment, people, and other obstacles.
  • Tolerate climates ranging from very cold to very hot and from very wet to very dry.
  • Communicate and get along well with others.
  • Climb ladders.
  • Reach, lift, and work overhead.
  • Walk, stand, or sit for the duration of the shift.
  • Complete mandatory online training.
  • Perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Plan: No
  • Long-Term Incentive Plan: No
  • Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
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