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

Tyson•Wilkesboro, NC

20h•$19•Onsite

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. 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

Requirements

Must perform other duties as tasked by administration
Must be safe and observe all of Tyson's policies and procedures
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
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Ability to learn and perform multiple production tasks
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
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
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
Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be based on production needs
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

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing or fresh food production experience preferred

Responsibilities

Hanging live birds onto the overhead shackle line from the live bird hanging conveyor
Retrieves birds from the conveyor and hangs the birds on the overhead shackle line
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
Control 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
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