General Assembly Labor - 2nd Shift - Amherst, OH

Tyson Foods, Inc.

Amherst (OH)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
401(k)
Health insurance
Life insurance
Dental insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Amherst, OH is hiring for General Assembly on 2nd shift. The role involves high-speed assembly and packaging in a frozen food facility with start times around 2:30–3:30 pm and potential overtime.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd shift. You'll monitor for defects, move components on a fast line, pack products, and rotate through stations while adhering to strict safety and food safety guidelines.

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) for 8-10 hours per day.
  • Must be willing and able to stand/walk 8-10 hours per day.
  • Must be willing and able to bend, crouch, and stoop throughout the day.
  • 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 PPE, stretches, rotating positions, and maintaining pace.
  • Pass safety and food safety tests.
  • Adhere to food safety requirements (handwashing, PPE, hairnets, beard nets, smocks) and GMPs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Details

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world's expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer steady work and competitive pay. This facility operates 5+ days a week, has potential for overtime, and produces sandwiches. We are hiring immediately for General Assembly positions. ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:This location currently at this time is not accepting rehires, candidates who have previously worked for Tyson FoodsCommunication with applicants will be attempted through contact information provided on application: via email, phone calls, and SMS messages. Please ensure all contact information is correct and up to date.

JOB DESCRIPTION: POSITION SUMMARY

Food Production - General Assembly - Full Time - Amherst, OH 44001Hours: For 2nd shift, start times vary between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm and end times vary between 11:00 pm and 12:00 am, with overtime required as needed.Starting Pay: The pay for these positions start at $18.00/HR, includes a shift differential of $1/HR for working 2nd shiftThis position is responsible for performing a variety of repetitive assembly and packaging tasks on a high-speed assembly line in a frozen food facility while adhering to various guidelines for safety, food safety, and efficiency.

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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:No

Work Shift:2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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