Live Hangers - Cumming, GA

Tyson Foods • Cumming, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for entry level nonskilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Hang live birds using empty shackles. Willingness to work in a live bird area department. The Live Hanger hangs the birds by grabbing the birds by their legs while waiting for the empty shackles. They are then hung in an upside-down position facing the Live Hanger. The Live Hanger also ensures that there are no missed or empty shackles that pass by for continuously flow of process and to improve efficiency. Live hangers are expected to keep up with the probable maximum line speed. They ensure that both legs are hanging to prevent damaging the birds and for better throughput and better machine efficiency. Live hanger ensures that dead on arrivals (DOA) be put it in a designated tub. Live hangers rotate positions to prevent work related injury. They ensure that birds are all secure in live hang area and catch the birds that got out from the cages or live hang area. Must be able to tolerate motion and work on a fast-moving processing line. Willingness to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach. Must be able to lift 10 lbs. on a continual basis.

Requirements

• Entry level nonskilled general labor.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work in a live bird area department.
• Provide government identification number (SSN) for verification of previous Tyson employment history.
• Complete tasks after submitting application to provide additional information.
• Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who have worked 3 or more times with Tyson Foods will not be considered.
• Rehires will have a waiting period of 90 days before they will be considered for a position at this facility.

Responsibilities

• Hang live birds using empty shackles.
• Ensure no missed or empty shackles pass by for continuous flow of process and to improve efficiency.
• Keep up with the probable maximum line speed.
• Ensure both legs are hanging to prevent damaging the birds and for better throughput and machine efficiency.
• Ensure that dead on arrivals (DOA) are put in a designated tub.
• Rotate positions to prevent work-related injury.
• Ensure that birds are secure in the live hang area and catch birds that got out from cages or live hang area.
• Tolerate motion and work on a fast-moving processing line.
• Stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach.
• Lift 10 lbs. on a continual basis.

Benefits

• 1-week paid vacation after 6 months of employment
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance effective January 1st, 2023
• Stock Options and 401K effective January 1st, 2023
• Fully Funded Education covering all fees for High School and College Prep, Certificate Programs, English Language Learning, and College Degree Programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed