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General Assembly Labor - 2nd Shift - Amherst, OH

Tyson Foods

Amherst, OHFull-time$18/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18/hr
Location
Amherst, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Tyson Foods is hiring a General Assembly Labor - 2nd Shift - Amherst, OH. Tyson Foods is hiring General Assembly workers for its Amherst, Ohio plant on the 2nd shift. The role involves repetitive assembly and packaging tasks on a high‑speed frozen‑food line, adhering to safety and food‑safety guidelines, with potential overtime and a starting pay of $18.00 per hour plus a $1 shift differential.

Key focus areas include Monitor product and equipment for defects or contamination., Place frozen and refrigerated food components on a moving assembly line., and Pack assembled products into cartons or containers for shipment..

Important skills include Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Personal Protective Equipment Use, Assembly Line Operation, and Safety Protocol Adherence.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food SafetyGood Manufacturing PracticesPersonal Protective Equipment UseAssembly Line OperationSafety Protocol Adherence

Qualifications

Must Be Able to Lift 20 Lbs OccasionallyMust Be Able to Hold 5 Lbs RegularlyMust Be Able to Work in Cold Environment 30-40°FMust Be Able to Stand 8-10 Hours Per DayMust Be Able to Walk 8-10 Hours Per DayMust Be Able to Bend Crouch and StoopMust Be Able to Use Both Hands and Arms SimultaneouslyMust Be Able to Perform Repetitive Motions Up to 50 Reps Per MinuteMust Be Able to Work 2nd Shift Start 2:30-3:30 PM End 11:00 PM-12:00 AMMust Be Willing to Work Overtime as NeededMust Pass Safety and Food Safety TestsBackground Check Required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Details:

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 steady work and competitive pay. This facility operates 5+ days a week, has potential for overtime, and produces sandwiches. We are hiring immediately for General Assembly positions.  

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:

This location currently at this time is not accepting rehires, candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods

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JOB DESCRIPTION:           

POSITION SUMMARY: Food Production - General Assembly - Full Time - Amherst, OH 44001 

Hours: For 2nd shift, start times vary between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm and end times vary between 11:00 pm and 12:00 am, with overtime required as needed.

Starting Pay: The pay for these positions start at $18.00/HR, includes a shift differential of $1/HR for working 2nd shift

This position is responsible for performing a variety of repetitive assembly and packaging tasks on a high-speed assembly line in a frozen food facility while adhering to various guidelines for safety, food safety, and efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  ( Include, but are not limited to, the following)

  • Monitor product and equipment for defects or contamination.  

  • Place frozen and refrigerated food components on a moving assembly line.  

  • Pack assembled products into cartons or containers for shipment.  

  • Rotate through various workstations as assigned.  

  • Follow all safety protocols, including wearing PPE, performing stretches, rotating positions, and maintaining a designated pace.  

  • Pass safety and food safety tests.  

  • Adhere to food safety requirements, including handwashing, wearing PPE (hairnets, beard nets, smocks), and following Good Manufacturing Practices.  

  • Perform other duties as assigned.  

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.  

  • Must be willing and able to lift 20 lbs. occasionally and hold 5 lbs. regularly.  

  • Must be willing and able to work in a cold environment (30 -40°F temperatures) for 8-10 hours per day.  

  • Must be willing and able to walk and stand for 8-10 hours per day.  

  • Must be willing and able to bend, crouch, and stoop throughout the day.  

  • Must be willing and able to work with both hands and arms simultaneously throughout the day.  

  • Must be willing and able to use their hands and fingers to grasp and pull.  

  • Must be willing and able to perform repetitive motions of the shoulders, arms, and hands with up to 50 repetitions per minute

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.

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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