Morristown Plant General Labor

kochfoods; Tennessee; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Foods is hiring General Laborers for our Debone and Processing/Kill Plants in Tennessee. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd with starting pay rates of $15.85/hour (1st) and $17.85/hour (2nd and 3rd).

This position is in a refrigerated environment with training provided, and no prior poultry experience is required. You will perform a variety of production tasks, maintain safety and sanitation, and support daily operations.

Qualifications

• Refrigerated production environment experience desired but not required.
• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the United States.

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 training.

Job description

SCHEDULE: Hiring for Processing and Debone Plants - all shifts.

• Must be willing to work the assigned shift and accommodate overtime, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes as business and production needs require.

Debone Plant works 1st and 2nd Shifts

• 1st shift is approximately from 7 am to 3:30 pm with a starting pay rate of $15.85/hour.
• 2nd shift is approximately from 4 pm to 12:30 am with a starting pay rate of $17.85/hour.

Processing/Kill Plant works 1st and 3rd Shifts

• 1st shift is approximately from 7:30 am to 4 pm with a starting pay rate of $15.85/hour.
• 3rd shift is approximately from 10:30 pm to 7:30 am with a starting pay rate of $17.85/hour.

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.