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Job Details:

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 steady work and competitive pay. This facility operates five days a week with potential for overtime and produces raw and fully cooked meat products. 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. Please visit this site for more information:  https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers/benefits

 

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. 

 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Formally known as Williams Sausage Company; 

Newly named Greenfield Dr Plant

Plant address: 4009 Greenfield Drive, Union City TN

 

POSITION SUMMARY: Food Production - Sanitation Labor PR05 – Full-Time

 

Starting pay: $17.80/HR (with a $2/HR shift premium for 3rd Shift)

 

Sanitation Laborers are responsible for cleaning the plant and equipment in accordance with Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s). Work requires that the team member be able to perform heavy manual work continuously over an extended period of time. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• Picks up meat scraps and bones and disposes of in offal trailer. 
• Picks up loose trash and disposes of in garbage truck. 
• Cleans equipment and plant with high pressure hoses and cleaning chemicals. 
• Other duties as assigned.  
• Act as key trainer for on-the-job training of 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.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. 
• Manual dexterity required for cleaning equipment.  
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds. 

 

FOR ALL 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.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:  

• Knowledge of safety and lock-out procedures for various pieces of equipment. 

• Knowledge of proper handling of cleaning chemicals. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; steel-toed work boots, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat, beard net (if applicable), and smock. 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. 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

3RD 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.

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