TYSON FOODS-WILKESBORO FRESH PLANT: 1st Shift CHILLERS Rehanger PR04

Tyson•Wilkesboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehanger position is responsible for picking up and hanging birds by both legs in shackles at shoulder height, approximately 5 per minute. This role involves visually inspecting birds for defects, using both hands and arms, and standing on a metal platform for up to 8 hours in a cool environment. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This role is critical to ensuring consistent production flow and operational flexibility in a fresh food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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.
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.
Must be available to work assigned shifts.
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.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous manufacturing or fresh food production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

From a standing position, pick up and hang birds approx. 3.5-6 pounds by both legs in shackles shoulder height, 16 inches from the body, approx. 5 per minute.
Visually inspect birds for any defects.
Use of both hands and arms required.
Must stand on metal platform for up to 8 hours.
Must be able to tolerate cool environments.
Downgrade birds with defects; place in appropriate containers for further processing.
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.
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.
Maintain a safe work environment at all times and strictly adhere to Tyson policies, food safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and plant procedures.