Job Details:

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.

Communication with applicants will be attempted through contact information provided on application: via email, phone calls, and SMS messages. Please ensure all contact information is correct and up to date.

REQUIREMENTS:

6 Months work experience with one employer in the last 24 months. Worker history must be documented on application or resume.

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 - Forklift Opr PR04 - Freezer Warehouse Worker - Full-Time

Starting Pay: $17.75/HR

Unload finished product and raw materials from trucks and receive in-bound product from plant floor. Stock and maintain warehouse inventory in designated area and assure proper rotation of product by manufacture or Use/Freeze by date. Pick stage and record code dates of finished products. Load finished products onto trucks.

RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

Unload raw materials and finished goods from trucks.
Move raw materials and finished goods to warehouse storage.
Ensure proper rotation of all products and raw materials.
Pick finished goods and sample goods per order forms.
Assure that oldest finished products by manufacture date or “FIFO” First In First Out Method.
Record quantities picked and code dates on Picking Tickets.
Make sure all out-bound trailers are clean before loading.
Make sure out-bound trailers cooling units are set to the proper temperature.
Verify unit count of all items loaded.
Responsible for quality control. No damaged product is sent out. No damaged raw material is accepted in.
Report all damages to supervisor.
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
Operate forklift, pallet jacks and yard trucks.
Unload in-bound raw materials and finished goods as directed by supervisor.
Complete receiving documentation on all in-bound and returned product that is unloaded.
Rotate and clean finished goods coolers/freezers daily.
Communicate with operators from other shifts.
Clean and maintain work area.
Other duties as assigned.
This role will involve heavy physical labor, such as walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, and working in sub-freezing temperatures for long periods.
Provide on-the-job training to new team members.
Forklift certification upon hire.
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery.
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.

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-toed 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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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