Packer Labor PR02- Packer/Scrapper-2Shift-Newbern

Tyson Foods•Newbern, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for setting up equipment for startup, packing patties, and maintaining cleanliness of the production line. The position requires adherence to safety, food safety, and company policies. The packer will load patties according to department specifications, identify products that do not meet standards, and slide packed patties onto the conveyor line. Responsibilities also include keeping the line clear of scrap patties, ensuring patty lines are even, and removing doubles. The role involves setting up the work area with necessary equipment, performing minor equipment maintenance, and monitoring the production area for cleanliness. Additional tasks may be assigned by leadership. The job requires cleaning the work area at the end of the shift, which includes sweeping and spraying work areas. The position also involves working with machinery and chemicals and performing tasks such as standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting for extended periods on a concrete floor in cold temperatures (less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit).

Requirements

Willing and able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
Willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.
Willing and able to perform tasks for periods of 8 hours on concrete floor, including standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.
Willing and able to work in temperatures less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of 8 hours.
Must complete a task after submitting an application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Set up equipment in preparation for startup.
Pack patties and keep scraps cleaned off the line.
Adhere to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies.
Load patties within department specifications.
Recognize product that may not meet standards.
Slide packed patties onto conveyor line.
Keep fresh scrap patties off the line.
Keep patties lines even and take doubles off the line.
Set up area with all needed equipment.
Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
Monitor production area for trash and food debris on floor.
Perform various other tasks as assigned by Lead Person, Supervisor or Superintendent.
Clean up area at end of production shift, including sweeping, picking up debris from the floor, and spraying work areas.
Work on and around machinery and chemicals.
Perform tasks such as standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting for periods of 8 hours on a concrete floor.
Work in temperatures less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of 8 hours.