General Production (1st Shift) Ranall Road, Springdale - AR

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR is hiring for an entry-level general labor position on the 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 6am/7am–4pm/5pm). Starting pay is $17.15 per hour with a day shift schedule and emphasis on safety and policy adherence.

Responsibilities include placing trays on conveyors, moving small weight portions, selecting quality product, keeping the area clean, and following SOPs. PPE is provided and the role requires standing for long periods in a cool environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level non-skilled general labor
• Must adhere to Tyson policies and procedures
• Must provide government identification number for employment verification

Responsibilities

• Place trays onto the conveyor belt
• Pull/push 5-8 pounds of product toward the work area
• Select quality product from the conveyor to place into a tray
• Discard pieces of Smart Chicken that do not meet quality standards to rework
• Place 1 to 2 pieces of Smart Chicken in the tray
• Keep work area clean
• Follow all SOPs for the area
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong hand/eye coordination
• Good upper extremity motor skills
• Ability to rotate job functions
• Ability to wear, use and maintain PPE
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures
• Ability to take direction and learn by observing others

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description

This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Starting pay rate: $17.15/Hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday (6am/7am - 4pm/5pm) Day shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Place individual trays onto the conveyor belt
• Pull/push 5-8 pounds of product towards work area
• Select quality product from the conveyor to place into a tray
• Discard pieces of Smart Chicken that do not meet quality standards to rework
• Place 1 to 2 pieces of Smart Chicken in the tray
• Keep work area clean
• Follow all SOP's for your area
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong hand/eye coordination
• Good upper extremity motor skills
• Ability to rotate job functions
• Ability to wear, use and maintain personal protective equipment
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
• Ability to take direction and learn by observing others

Physical / Environment:

• Stand: Continuously (8 or more hours)
• Grasp: Continuously (picking up product to place on trays)
• Pull/Push: Occasionally (5-8 lbs. of product toward work area)
• Lift: Continuously (2-12 ounces) Occasionally (up to 20-30 lbs.)

Other Physical Requirements:

• Continuously reach above shoulder (up to 2 ft)
• Bend Continuously over conveyor belt while placing product on trays
• Physical Environment: Continuously work around moving machinery, working in a damp, slippery and cold environment (below 40 degrees F).

All applicants must provide their government identification number for the purpose of checking previous employment.

Rehire Criteria: This facility does accept rehires after 365 days and only if the applicant has not worked more than 2 previous times. Tyson reserves the right to require longer waiting periods or not accept rehires based on the reason for dismissal.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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