FRESH PLANT: 1st Shift EVIS Live Hangers PR05

Tyson Foods•Wilkesboro, NC

1d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves hanging live birds onto an overhead shackle line from a live bird hanging conveyor. The Live Hanger retrieves birds from the conveyor and hangs them on the overhead shackle line. From a standing position, the individual picks up and hangs live birds weighing approximately 3.5-6.5 pounds by both legs in shackles at shoulder height, 16 inches from the body, at a rate of approximately 0.5 per minute. The hanger controls the feed rate of the hanging conveyor and the flow of birds. Duties also include transporting DOA's and dumping them onto the dead bird take-away conveyor. This position requires the use of both hands and arms, standing on a metal platform for up to 8 hours with breaks, and the ability to tolerate dark/dusty environments. The role is critical to ensuring consistent production flow and operational flexibility in a fresh food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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 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.
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 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.
Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on production needs.
Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Hanging live birds onto the overhead shackle line from the live bird hanging conveyor.
Retrieving birds from the conveyor and hanging them 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.
Maintaining continuous product flow on production lines to support efficiency and throughput.
Relieving Team Members on the production line for breaks, lunches, and absences.
Filling in for open positions during labor shortages to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Performing multiple production tasks as assigned, including but not limited to packing, sorting, staging, and material handling.
Assisting with product movement between production areas to prevent downtime or congestion.
Monitoring work areas to ensure product quality, food safety, and sanitation standards are met.
Following all standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to fresh product handling.
Assisting supervisors by responding quickly to changing production needs.
Identifying and reporting safety hazards, equipment issues, or product concerns immediately.
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of production areas, tools, and equipment.
Complying with all Tyson policies, OSHA regulations, USDA requirements, and food safety guidelines.
Performing other duties as assigned to support production and operational goals.
Strict adherence to hygiene, sanitation, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Compliance with food safety, quality, and contamination prevention practices.
Adapting quickly to changing line assignments and production priorities.
Maintaining a safe work environment at all times and strictly adhering to Tyson policies, food safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and plant procedures.