Job Details:
Pay is $18.90 per hour PLUS an additional $2.00 per hour shift differential.
Shift START TIME is approximately 1:43PM
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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.
REHIRES ARE SUBJECT TO A 91 DAY WAIT PERIOD, determined from their last date of employment, to apply for FRESH PLANT. CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES 3 OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE.
The Live Hanger retrieves birds from the conveyor and hangs the birds on the overhead shackle line. From a standing position, he/she picks up and hangs live birds weighing approximately 3.5-6.5 pounds by both legs in shackles shoulder height, 16 inches from the body.
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.
Use of both hands and arms required.
Must stand on metal platform for up to 8 hours with (two thirty-minute breaks).
Must be able to tolerate dark/dusty environments.
Job Description Summary
Maintain continuous product flow on production lines to support efficiency and throughput
Relieve Team Members on the production line for breaks, lunches, and absences
Fill in for open positions during labor shortages to ensure uninterrupted operations
Perform multiple production tasks as assigned, including but not limited to packing, sorting, staging, and material handling.
Assist with product movement between production areas to prevent downtime or congestion
Monitor work areas to ensure product quality, food safety, and sanitation standards are met
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to fresh product handling
Assist supervisors by responding quickly to changing production needs
Identifyand report safety hazards, equipment issues, or product concernsimmediately
Maintain cleanliness and organization of production areas, tools, and equipment
Comply withall Tyson policies, OSHA regulations, USDA requirements, and food safety guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned to support production and operational goals
Fresh Plant Environment Expectations
Work directly with raw and fresh products in a temperature-controlled environment
Strict adherence to hygiene, sanitation, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Compliance with food safety, quality, and contamination prevention practices
Ability to adapt quickly to changing line assignments and production priorities
Skills and Competencies
Flexibility and willingness to work in multiple production areas
Strong attendance and reliability
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Basic communication skills
Team-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to safety and quality
Physical Demands and Work Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials asrequired
Ability tolift upto50pounds with or withoutassistance
Ability to work in cold, wet, or humid conditions typical of a fresh plant environment
Required use of PPE, including gloves, aprons, hairnets, and protective footwear
Work Schedule
Must be available to work assigned shifts
Overtime, weekends, and holidays may berequiredbased on production needs
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
2ND 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.
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