1st Shift Harvest Room Labor PR05

Job Details:

JOB TITLE:              LIVE HANGER
 

 
I.          ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB
                        The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

           

Hanging live birds onto the overhead shackle line from the live bird hanging conveyor.

1.         The Live Hanger retrieves birds from the conveyor at waist level and hangs the birds on the overhead shackle line. From a standing position, he/she picks up and hangs live birds           weighing approximately 6-10 pounds by both legs in shackles shoulder height, 16         inches from the body. Hang birds in accordance with established procedures.  
2.         The hanger position located at the end of the belt will control the feed rate of the hanging conveyor and the flow of birds. His duties also include transporting DOA’s and         dumping them onto the dead bird take-away conveyor.

3.         Use of both hands and arms required.
4.         Must stand on metal platform for up to 8 hours or more.
5.         Must be able to tolerate dark/dusty  hot/cold environments.
II.        MUSCULAR/SKELETAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
1.         Use of both hands and arms to pick up and hang birds

2.         Use full range of peripheral vision to pick up live birds and hang in shackles.

3.         Lift a minimum of 5-10 pounds with repetitive lifting of up to 5-10 pounds must be able to keep pace .            

4.         Must be able to handle weights in excess of 50 pounds, periodically, throughout the night             when disposing of DOA birds

5.         Standing 100% of the work shift with breaks.
6.         Bending, twisting, stooping, and reaching required to place birds on the line for     processing.

Tyson Foods Offers

• Competitive, Weekly Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• People-First Culture
• Tyson Guild Education - 175+ Programs Free Tuition
• A Safe Workplace
• Healthcare Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Longevity Pay
• 401(k) with Company Matching

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/Affirmative Action 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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