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

Pay is $18.90 per hour. Shift START TIME is approximately 4:30AM Please opt in to SMS/texting or watch your email for updates on all job applications. 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 TYSONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

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.

Summary   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   Education:   High School diploma or equivalent preferred  Experience:   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