TYSON FOODS -WILKESBORO PLANT: 1st Shift EVIS Live Hang PR05

Job Details Salary is $18.90 per hour. Shift START TIME is approximately 4:30AM. Rehires are subject to a 91 day wait period, determined from their last date of employment, to be considered 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. Must be safe and observe all of Tyson's policies and procedures. Job Description 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. Key Responsibilities Maintain continuous product flow on production lines to support efficiency and throughput Relieve Team Members on the production line for breaks, lunches, and absences Fill in for open positions during labor shortages to ensure uninterrupted operations Perform multiple production tasks as assigned, including but not limited to packing, sorting, staging, and material handling Assist with product movement between production areas to prevent downtime or congestion Monitor work areas to ensure product quality, food safety, and sanitation standards are met Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to fresh product handling Assist supervisors by responding quickly to changing production needs Identify and report safety hazards, equipment issues, or product concerns immediately Maintain cleanliness and organization of production areas, tools, and equipment Comply with all Tyson policies, OSHA regulations, USDA requirements, and food safety guidelines Perform other duties as assigned to support production and operational goals Fresh Plant Environment Expectations Work directly with raw and fresh products in a temperature-controlled environment. Strict adherence to hygiene, sanitation, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Compliance with food safety, quality, and contamination prevention practices. Ability to adapt quickly to changing line assignments and production priorities. Education and Experience Requirements High School diploma or equivalent preferred Previous manufacturing or fresh food production experience preferred Ability to learn and perform multiple production tasks Skills and Competencies Flexibility and willingness to work in multiple production areas Strong attendance and reliability Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Basic communication skills Team-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to safety and quality Physical Demands and Work Requirements Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift. Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Ability to work in cold, wet, or humid conditions typical of a fresh plant environment. Required use of PPE, including gloves, aprons, hairnets, and protective footwear. Work Schedule Must be available to work assigned shifts. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on production needs. Safety and Compliance Commitment The Utility Laborer is expected to maintain a safe work environment at all times and strictly adhere to Tyson policies, food safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and plant procedures. This role is critical to ensuring consistent production flow and operational flexibility in a fresh food manufacturing environment. Relocation Assistance Eligibility Eligible: No Work Shift 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Background Checks 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 Hourly Applicants ONLY Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits 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. Company Culture Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tyson Foods