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Machine Operator (Low Trim Harvest) - 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 - 6:15 am until finished

Pay - 22.45/Hr.

Job Description:

  • Responsible for learning how to maintain sharp tools to perform their job task correctly.
  • Responsible for making precision cuts to carcass that allows for correct further processing to achieve desired carcass yield.
  •  Responsible for making precision cuts to carcass to remove hide only to achieve desired carcass yield. 
  • Responsible for operating a powered tool to perform job task.
  • Average training time may require 2-3 months. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set up equipment in preparation for startup.

  • Responsible for operating hide puller to remove hide from carcasses while also able to remark hide & re–pull hides as needed while being able to adhere to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies.  

  • Average training time may require 2-3 months.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be willing and able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

  • 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 standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.

  • 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 work cycles in less than 30 seconds. 

  • Must be willing and able to work in a wet environment.  

  • 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.”  

  • 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.

  • This facility 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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