General Labor - 3rd Shift - (Claryville) Alexandria, KY

Tyson Foods; Alexandria (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

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Job summary

Tyson Foods in Kentucky is hiring for a 3rd shift General Production role focused on the production and inspection of hot dogs, cocktails wieners, or sliced deli meat. The position requires physical stamina, the ability to stand long hours, and adherence to safety policies.

Starting pay is $25.35 per hour, with comprehensive benefits effective Day 1. You will join a team that values quality, safety, and teamwork while providing growth opportunities within Tyson Foods.

Responsibilities

• Performs job assignments following established safety policies and procedures.
• Transfer cooked meats from the cook and chill process.
• Package and seal boxes.
• Place and lift products on necessary equipment.
• Visual inspection of the product to meet production standards.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity to standards.
• Remove rejected items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Push buttons to stop or reset equipment, clear minor jams, and notify a supervisor.
• Clean and sanitize all process equipment throughout the plant.
• Transport trash and waste to disposal area.
• Follow job rotations and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends and be willing to accommodate shift start time changes.
• Must be willing to wear proper PPE.

Job description

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If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer growth opportunities and room for advancement. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails, and sliced meats.

Benefits Effective Day1!

The starting pay for this position is $25.35/hour

Position Summary:

This position will perform various operational functions that constitute the production and inspection of hot dogs, cocktails wieners, or sliced deli meat for Tyson.

Responsibilities:

• Performs job assignments following established safety policies and procedures.
• Transfer cooked meats from the cook and chill process.
• Package and seal boxes.
• Place and lift products on necessary equipment.
• Visual inspection of the product to make sure it meets the production standards.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of products to standards.
• Remove rejected items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Push designated buttons to stop or reset equipment if issues occur, clear minor jams, and notify a supervisor
• Clean and remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials.
• Wipe condensation as needed and maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned sites.
• Clean and sanitize all process equipment throughout the plant.
• Transport trash and waste to the disposal area.
• Clean, dust, oil, and grease from machines, overhead pipes, and conveyors.
• Follow job rotations and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends and be willing to accommodate shift start time changes.
• Must be willing and able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to repeatedly push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• The Team Member will work in wet, humid, cold, and hot environments.
• The Team Member will work in a refrigerated area with an ambient temperature of 34 degrees.
• The Team Member will walk or stand for 8-10.5 hours per day on hard floors.
• The Team Member will work in an environment with the sight and smell of meat products or any other product present when processing meat such as blood, fat, bone, or spices.

Applicants can be placed in any of our roles within our General Production Labor, Packaging Labor, Frank-O-Mat Labor, Peeler Labor and Sanitation Labor.

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

At Tyson, we feed the world like family.

Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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