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Job Details:

Pay is $18.45 per hour.
SCHEDULE IS Monday through Friday approximately 4:50AM to 1:45 PM, some weekend and holiday work as needed.          

*** BENEFITS START DAY ONE ***
We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:
➢ MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE
➢ Telehealth services
➢ Well-Being Support Programs
➢ FSA and HSA available
➢ 401k
➢ Stock Purchase Plan
➢ Company Paid Life Insurance
➢ Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
➢ Fully Funded Education
➢ Discount Program

*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.

MUST PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS TASKED BY ADMINISTRATION.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB  Hanging live birds onto the overhead shackle line from the live bird hanging conveyor.

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, approximately .5 per minutes.
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.

Use of both hands and arms to pick up, and hang birds 3.5-6.5 pounds from conveyor at waist level to shackles 16 inches from the body at shoulder height.
Use full range of peripheral vision to pick up live birds and hang in shackles.
Lift a minimum of 3.5 pounds with repetitive lifting of up to 6.5 pounds
Must be able to handle weights in excess of 50 pounds, periodically, throughout the night   when disposing of DOA birds

Standing 100% of the work shift with breaks.

Bending, twisting, stooping, and reaching required to place birds on the line for  processing.

TYPES OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO OPERATE FOR THE POSITION

Protective eye wear, bonnets, beard guard, dust mask if desired and proper footwear. On the job training provided.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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

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