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. Depending on the assigned department, team members may operate production 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 company 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. The listed shift is first shift. Applicants must have six months of continuous employment within the last 18 months. Preferred candidates have at least six months of relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture, or production experience. This location does not accept rehires. Relocation assistance and referral payout are not available. Hourly applicants must complete a task after submitting an application to provide additional information for consideration.

Requirements

At least 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 production environments.
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.
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 and identify and remove quality defects according to established procedures.
Maintain productivity and production standards while ensuring product quality.
Follow Tyson Foods safety procedures, food safety requirements, animal welfare policies, 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.