Slicer Palletizer- Patty 1Shift-Newbern

Tyson Foods; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Newbern, TN is seeking team members for general production and operator roles on 1st shift. The position involves running equipment, packing, sanitizing, receiving and shipping, with a focus on safety and housekeeping. Expect overtime and possible Saturday work.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, handle paperwork, and work in cold environments. Forklift and LOTO licenses may be required or pursued on the job.

Qualifications

• Able to repeatedly push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must grip with hands and complete position paperwork accurately.
• Work in cold environments with possible loud noise and overtime.
• May require forklift and LOTO licenses.
• Prefer 6 months of machine operator, warehouse, agriculture or production experience.

Responsibilities

• Cover all department jobs, including production and operator tasks.
• Operate machinery, pack, sanitize, receive and ship products.
• Maintain good housekeeping and accurate documentation.
• Adhere to safety rules, shift changes, and overtime as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Paperwork accuracy

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift license

LOTO license

Job description

Job Details

Schedule - Monday - Friday with possible Saturday's; Pay - 24.45 /Hr; plus 1.00 shift differential.

Position requires coverage for all jobs in department, which include general production and operator positions, for openings, absences, vacations, and LOAs. Positions may be responsible for running machinery, packing, sanitizing, receiving, or shipping of products, making boxes and good housekeeping practices.

Requirements:

• Must be willing to repeatedly push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to grip with hands.
• Must be able to properly complete the paperwork associated with the position(s) assigned.
• This position will be exposed on a routine basis to cold temperatures ranging from -20 to 40 degrees up to 12 plus hours per day, wet conditions, slippery floors in some areas, and concrete floors.
• This position also may be exposed to a noise level loud enough to require hearing protection.
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Must be willing to accommodate shift start time changes.
• Must be willing to 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, skin, and spices.
• Must be willing to obtain license to operate forklift.
• Must be willing to obtain license for LOTO.
• Must have 6 MThs continuous employment in the last 18 months.
• Preferred candidates will have at least 6 MThs of relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture or production experience.

Newbern does not accept rehires.

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

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

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

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