General Production - Processing 2nd Shift; Union City, TN (FKA: Williams Sausage)

Job Details:

Formally known as Williams Sausage Company;  

Newly named Hickman Rd Plant  

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

  

General Labor PR01 - Processing Packer   

  

Starting pay: $15.85/HR with $1.50/HR shift premium for 2nd shift 

  

Job summary  

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.   

  

Summary of essential job functions  

• Knowledge of product codes and descriptions including case pack configurations.  

• Visually inspect packages for defects in size or quality and removing defective product from the line.  

• Pack off finished cases on to pallets in proper tie and high configuration.  

• Keep work area clean and tidy during production.  

• At end of shift perform machine wipe down and cover motors with protective plastic.  

• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).   

• Other duties as assigned.   

  

Additional Responsibilities  

• 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.  

• Promoting company culture of respect for all team members at all times and notifying the plant manager when observing conduct that violates this culture or company policies.  

  

Minimum requirements  

• Manual dexterity required for performing job.  

• Must be willing and able to lift 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.  

 

Working Conditions  

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

  

Personal Protective Equipment Requirement  

Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include: steel-toed work boots, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat, beard net (if applicable), and smock.  

  

External Requirements: 

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.      

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND 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/Affirmative