About The Position

Tyson Foods’ Wilkesboro Fresh Plant is hiring for general labor roles across all shifts. Roles listed include General Laborer (PR01), Utility Worker, Stacker (PR03), Reworker (PR02), and Breast Shell Attendant (PR03). Pay is based on the General Labor job classification, which is determined during the phone screen or invitation to tour. The General Laborer performs manual labor tasks that support production operations, product quality, and facility cleanliness, assisting throughout the department as needed. Tasks include production support, product handling, sorting, packing, stacking, material movement, sanitation, waste removal, setup, cleanup, and changeovers. The Utility Worker supports production operations across multiple departments. The Stacker organizes and prepares finished products or materials for storage, shipping, or further processing. The Reworker inspects, sorts, and reprocesses products that do not meet specifications. The Breast Shell Attendant monitors, handles, and supplies breast product during production. Employees must observe Tyson policies and procedures, work safely, and perform other duties as assigned. The work may take place in cold, wet, humid, or noisy environments and requires frequent physical activity. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be needed. Rehires must wait 91 days from their last employment date to apply to the Fresh Plant. Candidates who have worked for Tyson Foods or its affiliates three or more times are not eligible for rehire.

Requirements

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality standards.
  • Commitment to safety, attendance, and productivity expectations.
  • Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
  • Ability to lift up to 40–50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions throughout the work shift.
  • Ability to work in cold, wet, humid, or noisy environments.
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Rehires must wait 91 days from their last date of employment before applying to the Fresh Plant.
  • Candidates who have worked for Tyson Foods or Tyson affiliates three or more times are not eligible for rehire.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general production and labor tasks as assigned by supervision.
  • Assist with product handling, sorting, packing, stacking, and material movement.
  • Support production lines to maintain workflow and productivity.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
  • Remove waste materials and keep workstations organized.
  • Follow company safety, food safety, quality assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Assist with setup, cleanup, and changeover activities as required.
  • Report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, or safety hazards to supervisors.
  • Work with team members to meet production goals.
  • Stack, organize, and prepare finished products, boxes, trays, or materials for storage, shipping, or further processing.
  • Inspect, sort, and reprocess products that do not meet quality, packaging, or production specifications.
  • Monitor, handle, and supply breast product throughout production.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervision or administration.
  • Observe Tyson policies and procedures and maintain safe work practices.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Prescription drug benefits
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