Fast-Paced Food Assembly—1st & 2nd Shifts, Overtime

Tyson Foods; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Shift differential

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Amherst, OH is hiring for General Assembly positions on full-time schedules. The role involves high-speed assembly line tasks in a frozen food facility, with first and second shift options and overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, plus a $1 per hour differential for second shift. Responsibilities include monitoring for defects, loading components onto the line, packing products, rotating through stations, and adhering to strict safety and food-safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to lift 20 lbs. occasionally and hold 5 lbs. regularly.
• Must be willing and able to work in a cold environment (30-40°F temperatures) for 8-10 hours per day.
• Must be willing and able to walk and stand for 8-10 hours per day.
• Must be willing and able to bend, crouch, and stoop throughout the day.
• Must be willing and able to work with both hands and arms simultaneously throughout the day.
• Must be willing and able to use their hands and fingers to grasp and pull.
• Must be willing and able to perform repetitive motions of the shoulders, arms, and hands with up to 50 repetitions per minute.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product and equipment for defects or contamination.
• Place frozen and refrigerated food components on a moving assembly line.
• Pack assembled products into cartons or containers for shipment.
• Rotate through various workstations as assigned.
• Follow all safety protocols, including wearing PPE, performing stretches, rotating positions, and maintaining a designated pace.
• Pass safety and food safety tests.
• Adhere to food safety requirements, including handwashing, wearing PPE (hairnets, beard nets, smocks), and following Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Tyson Foods in Amherst, OH is hiring for General Assembly positions on full-time schedules. The role involves high-speed assembly line tasks in a frozen food facility, with first and second shift options and overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, plus a $1 per hour differential for second shift. Responsibilities include monitoring for defects, loading components onto the line, packing products, rotating through stations, and adhering to strict safety and food-safety protocols.