Packer-1Shift- Links/Patty Days)-Newbern

0090 The Hillshire Brands Company; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Newbern, TN is hiring for a production packing role. The job starts at $22–$30 per hour with a shift increase and potential overtime. First shift positions are open.

Employees work on the line, packing patties and links, while following safety and food safety policies in a five‑day schedule. Applicants must lift up to 50 pounds, work around machinery and chemicals, and endure cold environments (≤35°F) for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work around machinery and chemicals.
• Work 8 hours on concrete, standing, stooping, walking, climbing.
• Temperature 35°F or below for 8 hours.
• Vaccination against COVID-19 required.
• Background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Pack patties/links within department specifications.
• Recognize product that may not meet standards.
• Slide packed patties/links onto conveyor lines.
• Keep fresh scrap patties/links off the line.
• Keep patty/link lines even and take doubles off the line.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety policies

Food safety

Tools

Conveyor lines

Chemicals handling

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: This position starts at $22/30/hr. with a shift increase for second and third shift and potential for overtime. We have open positions for first shift. 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 advancement opportunities and steady work. This facility operates five days a week with potential for overtime and produces Sausage Patties, Roll Sausage and Sausage Links.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY

Set up equipment in preparation for startup, and responsible for packing patties/links and keeping scraps cleaned off the line, while also being able to adhere to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pack patties/links within department specifications.
• Recognize product that may not meet standards.
• Slide packed patties/links onto conveyor lines.
• Keep fresh scrap patties/links off the line.
• Keep patty/link lines even and take doubles off the line.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing and able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.
• Must be willing and able to perform the following task for periods of 8 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.
• Must be willing and able to work in temperatures less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit temperature for minimum of 8 hours.
• Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
• Vaccine verification will be required by October1,2021 for Corporate based team members and by November1,2021 for Plant and Warehousing based team members.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• 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.
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. 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. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.