Skilled Positions- Newbern- 1Shift
About The Position
This position performs skilled production duties in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Depending on the assigned department, team members operate equipment, use hand tools or knives, handle and process products, maintain product quality, and support daily production goals while following Tyson Foods’ safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, and animal welfare policies. The work takes place in a food manufacturing facility and requires appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The schedule is Monday through Friday, with possible weekend and overtime work as needed; shift schedules vary by department. The position is listed as first shift. Candidates must have six months of continuous employment within the last 18 months. This location does not accept rehires. Relocation assistance and referral payout are not available.
Requirements
- Six months of continuous employment within the last 18 months.
- 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.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Ability to work on concrete floors for shifts of up to 12 hours.
- Ability to use hands for gripping, grasping, cutting, handling, and manipulating products and equipment.
- Ability to work for extended periods in temperatures of 35°F or below, and in wet, noisy, fast-paced conditions.
- Ability to work safely around moving machinery and approved workplace chemicals.
- Willingness and ability to meet the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.
- Safely and effectively use knives, scissors, hand tools, and production equipment 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 with team members, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and management.
- Complete required production, safety, and quality documentation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by department leadership.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
