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

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Job Details: 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. 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. Job Description 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 The Utility Laborer is expected to maintain a safe work environment at all times and strictly adhere to Tyson policie