About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to learn and perform multiple production tasks
  • 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
  • Must be available to work assigned shifts
  • Must be safe and observe all of Tyson's policies and procedures.
  • Must perform other duties as tasked by administration.

Nice To Haves

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

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
  • Hanging live birds onto the overhead shackle line from the live bird hanging conveyor.
  • Retrieving birds from the conveyor and hanging the birds on the overhead shackle line.
  • Picking up and hanging 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.
  • Controlling the feed rate of the hanging conveyor and the flow of birds.
  • Transporting DOA’s and dumping them onto the dead bird take-away conveyor.
  • Use of both hands and arms required.
  • Standing on metal platform for up to 8 hours with (two thirty-minute breaks).
  • Tolerate dark/dusty environments.

Benefits

  • MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE
  • Telehealth services
  • Well-Being Support Programs
  • FSA and HSA available
  • 401k
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
  • Fully Funded Education
  • Discount Program
  • paid time off
  • affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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