Skilled Positions- Newbern- 1Shift

Tyson•Newbern, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs skilled production duties in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Team members may operate equipment, use hand tools or knives, handle and process products, maintain quality standards, and support daily production goals while following Tyson Foods’ safety, food safety, and animal welfare policies. The role is based in a food manufacturing facility. Team members must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with possible weekend and overtime work as needed; shift schedules vary by department. This role is assigned to the first shift. Candidates must have six months of continuous employment within the last 18 months. The location does not accept rehires. Relocation assistance is not available. Background checks may be required for certain roles, and hourly applicants must complete an additional task after submitting an application.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds; stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods; work on concrete floors for up to 12-hour shifts; use hands for gripping, grasping, cutting, handling, and manipulating products and equipment; work for extended periods in temperatures of 35°F or below; work in wet, noisy, fast-paced production environments; and work safely around moving machinery and approved workplace chemicals.
Must have six months of continuous employment within the last 18 months.
Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safety, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
The location does not accept rehires.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, food production, machine operation, agricultural, warehouse, maintenance, or industrial experience.
At least six months of relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture, or production experience.
Machine operation experience.
Mechanical aptitude.
Knife skills or food processing experience.
Quality inspection experience.
Food manufacturing experience.
Basic math and measurement skills.
Ability to learn and follow Standardized Work Procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled production tasks within the assigned department.
Use knives, scissors, hand tools, and production equipment safely and effectively as required.
Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor production equipment and machinery.
Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards.
Identify and remove quality defects according to established procedures.
Meet productivity and production standards while maintaining product quality.
Follow Tyson Foods safety procedures, food safety requirements, and company policies.
Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and management.
Complete required production, safety, and quality documentation.
Perform additional duties as assigned by department leadership.