Chattanooga Plant General Labor

kochfoods; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Foods seeks dependable General Laborers for 1st and 3rd shifts at our Chattanooga, TN facility. You will support daily poultry production, perform a variety of tasks, and maintain safety, sanitation, and quality standards in a refrigerated environment.

Training is provided; no prior poultry experience required. Must be 18+, able to work overtime, weekends, and adapt to shift changes to meet production needs. Competitive starting pay and a fast-paced team setting characterize this role.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• No previous poultry or manufacturing experience required.
• Willing to train motivated individuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of production and processing tasks as assigned.
• Work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Operate basic production equipment and tools after appropriate training.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout the shift.
• Follow established food safety, quality, sanitation, and production procedures.
• Follow all company safety policies, including required PPE and safe work practices.
• Work cooperatively with team members and communicate production or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Reliable

Teamwork

Punctuality

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Job description

SCHEDULE: Hiring for 1st and 3rd Shifts

• 1st shift is approximately from 8:13 am to 4:45 pm with a starting pay rate of $15.60.
• 3rd shift is approximately from 11:30 pm to 8:15 am with a starting pay rate of $16.60.
• Must be willing to work the assigned shift and accommodate overtime, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes as business and production needs require.

We are seeking dependable and hardworking General Laborers to join our poultry processing team. General Labor employees support daily production operations by performing a variety of tasks throughout the processing and production areas while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, sanitation, and food safety.

This is a fast-paced, physically demanding position in a refrigerated food-processing environment. Previous poultry or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of production and processing tasks as assigned.
• Work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Operate basic production equipment and tools after appropriate training.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout the shift.
• Follow established food safety, quality, sanitation, and production procedures.
• Follow all company safety policies, including required PPE and safe work practices.
• Work cooperatively with team members and communicate production or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Must be 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• No previous poultry or manufacturing experience required.
• Previous experience in poultry processing, food manufacturing, warehouse, production, or general labor is a plus.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and work in different areas of the plant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.