Packer Labor - 2nd Shift - South Hutchinson, KS

About the position

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 competitive pay and great benefits. This facility operates six days a week and produces sausage crumbles and dry sausage. The starting pay for this position is \$19.85 an hour, and an additional \$1.10 per hour shift differential for 2 nd shift position placement. Role Overview: This is an entry level, non-skilled packer labor position that requires maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. In this position you will:

Responsibilities

  • Package product at a rate of speed equal to the established production rate.
  • Palletize/hand stack finished product.
  • Label and fold of boxes.
  • Operate various types of material handling equipment.
  • Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor.
  • Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements.
  • Perform all positions of rotation, if applicable.
  • Work overtime and/or weekends as needed.

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 be willing and able to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level up to 40 pounds.
  • The Team Member will flex/grip with wrist/hands occasionally (less than 5 flexion/minute)
  • The Team Member will reach high and low levels, frequently.
  • The Team Member will move from one area of production to another.
  • The Team Member will visually inspect product.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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