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Temperanceville Plant - General Production Labor 1st Shift

Tyson Foods · Temperanceville Plant - Temperanceville, Virginia

Job Details:

JOB DETAILS:

This position is responsible for entry-level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.  This position could work in any area of the Fresh Processing including the DSI, Debone, Deli lines, and Evisceration. 

SUMMARY:

  • Be able to push, pull, carry, and/or lift up to 50 pounds for some positions. Must be willing to work in damp, cold, or hot environments, and reach above shoulder level. 

  • Be able to stand 8- 10 hours a day on hard surfaces.

  • Able to perform repetitive motion.

  • Must be able to climb up and down stairs to get to and from the work areas.

  • Must wear PPE, frocks, gloves, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net and beard guard.

ATTENTION:  These positions may involve use of a knife and or scissors to bone out or trim pieces of product or involve the use of powered equipment such as saws or skinner machines.

All applicants must provide their government identification number so the system can verify any previous Tyson employment history.

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Monitors the equipment during production and makes any necessary repairs or adjustments

Documents any corrections required

Performs preventive maintenance on weekends

Rebuilds equipment as required

Assists with installation of new equipment Assists with maintenance throughout the entire facility as required.

Manually able to grease, change oil, and clean various plant equipment.

Monitor equipment and computer boards.

Trouble-shoot mechanical problems using detailed schematics and blueprints.

Work other shifts when necessary.

Must be able to understand and agree to follow Safety Rules (ie. Lockout/Tagout)

Must be able to comply with OSHA standards.

Saturday and Sunday work required.

Work very closely with other maintenance personnel in order to receive and pass along information concerning the job.

Must be able to work with other devices that are very fragile and require precise attention.

All other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Must have good hand-eye coordination
            Capable of moving equipment, machinery, etc., in excess of 40 pounds when needed.
             Must be able to work on and inspect equipment, which may involve bending, turning, stooping, twisting, and climbing.
            Able to move freely throughout the plant over and around equipment, people and other

Obstacles.

 Must be able to tolerate climates ranging from very cold to very hot and form very wet to very dry.
Must be able to communicate and get along well with others.

            Must be able to climb ladders
            Must be able to reach, lift and work overhead

            Must be able to walk, stand or sit for the duration of the shift

Must be able to complete mandatory online training.

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

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

Benefits include: 

•             Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day! 

•             Free Education starting your first day on 175-degree programs! 

•             Free Telemedicine Visits 

•             Citizenship Assistance 

•             401k and Stock Options 

•             9 Paid Holidays 

•             Vacation Time 

•             Earned Time Off 

•             Voluntary and Company Paid Life and Disability Insurances 

•             Full Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Insurance 

•             Protection Pack (Roadside Assistance, Identity Theft, Financial Advice, and Global Travel Assistance) 

•             Health Savings and Flex Spend Accounts 

•             Paid Parental Leave 

•             Paid Bereavement Time 

•             Free Mental Health Services 

•             Wellness Services 

•             Free Chaplain Services 

•             Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace 

•             Discounted Home and Auto Insurance 

•             Voluntary Legal Assistance 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.


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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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

Operations pay context

Based on 4,412 disclosed Operations salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $110K/year, with most offers between $82K and $145K (10th–90th percentile: $66K–$185K).

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