Peeler Labor (Hot Dog Bulk Packaging) 1st Shift

Tyson Foods • Alexandria, KY

8h

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world's expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer growth opportunities and room for advancement. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails, and sliced meats. Benefits Effective Day1! Position Summary: This position is responsible for running a high-speed machine that removes the casings from our Hot Dogs as a final step in our cooking process. The is a fast-paced process that requires a team member to constantly lift 35 lbs. in a wet and cold environment during your shift. The position also requires pushing products that weigh 1000 lbs. on a guided rail system.

Requirements

• Ability to work overtime and weekends and be willing to accommodate shift start time changes.
• Must be willing and able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be willing and able to repeatedly push, pull, lift, and carry up to 45 lbs.
• The Team Member will work in wet, humid, cold, and hot environments.
• The Team Member will work in a refrigerated area with an ambient temperature of 40 degrees.
• The Team Member will walk or stand for 8-12 hours per day on hard floors.
• The Team Member will work in an environment with the sight and smell of meat products or any other product present when processing meat such as blood, fat, bone, or spices.
• Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs job assignments following established safety policies and procedures.
• Transfer cooked meat from the cook and chill process.
• Operation of packaging equipment.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of products to standards.
• Adjust machine components and tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of the product.
• Remove rejected items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Regulate machine flow, speed, temperatures, and weights to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Clean and remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials.
• Set up machines plus tear down for sanitation.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance as instructed by supervisor.
• Wipe condensation as needed and maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned sites.
• Clean and sanitize all process equipment throughout the plant.
• Transport trash and waste to the disposal area.
• Clean, dust, oil, and grease from machines, overhead pipes, and conveyors.
• Follow job rotations and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to read and understand manuals, blueprints, plant paperwork, labels, etc.

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

What This Job Offers

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