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Materials Handler Operator - 1st Shift - Newbern, Tn.

Tyson Foods
Newbern Plant - Newbern, Tennessee, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jun 2025
💰 $44,000/yr

About the role

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Job Details:

Schedule - Monday - Friday with possible Saturday's

Hours - 7:15 am - until finished

Pay - 22.45/Hr.

Job Description:

  • Responsible for setting up equipment in preparation for startup, and responsible for keeping Douglas department with supplies needed to run production and keep finished product moved out, while also being able to adhere to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Monitor production area for trash and debris on floor.  
  • Perform various other tasks as assigned by Lead person, Supervisor or Superintendent.  
  • Must be willing and able to read the schedule of products to be processed and compare the information to the current product being ran and write the information on the product check sheet. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Must be able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.  
  • Management will appoint a trained designee to fill in for absentees and vacancies.  
  • ALL employees are responsible for upholding principles of SQF 2000. 
  • Familiar with the safe operation of production line conveyor equipment.  
  • Basic Math Skills and ability to become certified in Lock Out tag Out Program. 
  • Must be willing and able to communicate effectively with company employees and all levels of management.    
  • Must be willing and able to work in temperatures less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit temperature for minimum of 8 hours.   
  • Must be willing and able to pinch/grip product and place into specified location.   
  • 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 bending, twisting, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting. 
  • Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.  
  • 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.
  • This location does not accept rehires

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including: 

  •    Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  •    Telehealth services 
  •    Well-Being Support Programs 
  •    FSA and HSA available 
  •    401k 
  •    Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Company Paid Life Insurance 
  • Short-Term & Long- Term Disability 
  • Fully Funded Education 
  •    Discount Program 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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