Lead PR3rd Shift​/Pet Food​/Humboldt Plant, TN

Job Details:
The Lead Class 5 team member supports production operations by setting up lines before production, verifying cleanliness and operational readiness, performing line operations, completing departmental paperwork, assisting with pre-operational inspections, operating departmental equipment, and ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, HACCP, and Tyson Foods policies.

Pay is $21.45 Plus an additional $2.00 shift differential.

• Set up production lines prior to start-up and verify readiness for operation.
• Inspect processing lines for cleanliness, sanitation, and proper functionality.
• Perform all production tasks within the department as needed.
• Complete production and operational paperwork accurately and timely.
• Assist with pre-operational inspections following breaks and meal periods.
• Report safety concerns, policy violations, quality issues, and productivity concerns to supervisors.
• Operate equipment associated with the department safely and efficiently.
• Maintain knowledge of HACCP requirements and food safety regulations.
• Support team members and provide leadership within the production area.
• Follow all Tyson Foods safety and operational procedures.

• Knowledge of manufacturing, production, and food safety practices preferred.
• Ability to lead by example and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to perform all positions within the department.
• Basic documentation and recordkeeping skills.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move product containers and tubs using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to work in a cold, wet, noisy manufacturing environment.

• Safety glasses or goggles
• Hearing protection
• Latex gloves
• Slip-resistant footwear
• Cut-resistant mesh gloves, arm guards, and belly guards when required

• Safety Rules
• Hazard Communication
• Lockout/Tagout Awareness
• Electrical Safety
• Machine Safe Work Practices
• Emergency Action Procedures
• PPE Training
• Back Safety
• Ergonomics
• Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention
• Knife Safety
• Forklift and Traffic Area Awareness
• PSM/Ammonia Awareness
• Reporting Injury/Illness
• Food Safety and HACCP Training

Work is performed in a food production facility with exposure to moving equipment, wet floors, cold temperatures, noise levels requiring hearing protection, and production-related hazards. Compliance with all safety requirements is mandatory.

3 - month forklift experience listed on the application (can be combination of employers as long as experience is at least 3 months)

180 days wait period from last termination date, 3X rule (candidates cannot have worked for Tyson 3X before)

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY

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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.

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.

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.

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