FBC Knoxville Employee Handbook

f. Shoes and boots must be constructed of a smooth leather-type material with slip resistant soles. No cloth, canvas, or mesh material is acceptable. Any type of shoe leaving a part of the foot exposed is not acceptable for employees working in production zones. Clothing worn on the production floor must be approved for specific job use. No buttons are allowed on the uniforms except for those employees that are not directly involved in the manufacturing process. Additionally, hoodies are not permitted on the production floor. h. Uniforms shall be maintained throughout the employees’ shift. If the uniform becomes soiled or contaminated, clothing must be changed, or the employee may use an approved temporary disposable covering until the end of the shift. i. Employees with beards, goatees, and/or mustaches must wear a beard net. Sideburns must be neatly trimmed and may not extend more than one inch be- low the bottom of the ear, or a beard net must be worn. Bandanas or similar head coverings may be neatly worn under the hairnet. Hair and clothing must be kept neat and clean. All employees and visitors must wear hair nets while in plant production areas. Bump caps, paper caps, baseball style caps, etc. are not permissible substitute hair coverings. Anyone wearing this type cap or hat for safety or other reasons, must still use a hair net while in the plant area. k. Personal items, including clothing, may not be stored in the processing areas or warehouses. Personal clothing and items must be stored or hung separately from uniform items. Uniform lockers are for uniforms only. l. Eating, drinking, chewing gum, mints or hard candies etc. and use of tobacco (including electronic cigarettes) are prohibited except in designated areas. This includes the use of lozenges. Food, drink, tobacco products, etc. must be stored only in designated areas. Storage of open food and drink containers is prohibited. Food and drink may not be stored in locker rooms. m. For safety and legal compliance reasons, employees medically required to have essential personal medications available while working in the production area must report this to Human Resources when such medications have the potential to cause product contamination or could impact the employee’s ability to safely perform his or her job. g. j.

2024 Employee Handbook – B. Turner