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ATTN Prior Tyson Workers: Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment. Communication with applicants will be attempted through contact information provided on the application: via email, phone calls, and SMS messages.

Plant address: 5132 Old Troy Hickman Road, Union City, TN

About the role

Packers perform the final packaging of sausage chubs and slicks. During packaging, packers visually inspect product for defects and remove defective products from the line. Finished packaged product is palletized per specification.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of product codes and descriptions including case pack configurations.
• Visually inspect packages for defects in size or quality and remove defective product from the line.
• Keep work area clean and tidy during production.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Act as key trainer for on-the-job training to new team members.
• Maintain and promote team member interest in safety.
• Help supervisors and leads with safety awareness, including informing supervisors of unsafe practices observed.
• Promote company culture of respect for all team members at all times and notify the plant manager when observing conduct that violates this culture or company policies.
• Manual dexterity required for performing job.

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 lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to pack off finished cases onto pallets in proper tie and high configuration.
• At end of shift, must be willing and able to perform machine wipe down and cover motors with protective plastic.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Work may involve lifting materials and product up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: steel-toed work boots, freezer coats, and freezer gloves.
• Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Steel-toed work boots
• Ear plugs
• Hair net
• Hard hat
• Beard net (if applicable)
• Smock

Pay

Starting pay: $16.95/hour

Schedule

1st shift

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits