Temperanceville Plant - Harvest Room Labor PR05 FT 2nd Shift int/ext

Tyson Foods • Temperanceville, VA

128d

About The Position

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to: Hanging live birds onto the overhead shackle line from the live bird hanging conveyor. The Live Hanger retrieves birds from the conveyor at waist level and hangs the birds on the overhead shackle line. From a standing position, he/she picks up and hangs live birds weighing approximately 6-10 pounds by both legs in shackles shoulder height, 16 inches from the body. Hang birds in accordance with established procedures. The hanger position located at the end of the belt will control the feed rate of the hanging conveyor and the flow of birds. His duties also include transporting DOA's and dumping them onto the dead bird take-away conveyor. Use of both hands and arms required. Must stand on metal platform for up to 8 hours or more. Must be able to tolerate dark/dusty hot/cold environments.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 5-10 pounds with repetitive lifting of up to 5-10 pounds.
• Must be able to handle weights in excess of 50 pounds periodically.
• Must be able to tolerate dark/dusty hot/cold environments.
• Must stand for 100% of the work shift with breaks.
• Bending, twisting, stooping, and reaching required.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve birds from the conveyor at waist level and hang them on the overhead shackle line.
• Control the feed rate of the hanging conveyor and the flow of birds.
• Transport DOA's and dump them onto the dead bird take-away conveyor.
• Stand on a metal platform for up to 8 hours or more.
• Handle weights in excess of 50 pounds periodically throughout the night.

Benefits

• Competitive, Weekly Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• People-First Culture
• Tyson Guild Education - 175+ Programs Free Tuition
• A Safe Workplace
• Healthcare Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Longevity Pay
• 401(k) with Company Matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing