About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring for general labor roles at its Wilkesboro Fresh Plant. The posting describes several positions supporting production operations, product quality, workflow, and facility cleanliness. Pay depends on the general labor job classification determined during a phone screen or invitation to tour. Applicants should opt in to SMS/texting or monitor email for application updates. Rehires must wait 91 days from their last employment date before applying to the Fresh Plant. Candidates who have worked for Tyson Foods or its affiliates three or more times are not eligible for rehire. General Laborers perform manual production and labor tasks, including handling, sorting, packing, stacking, and moving materials. They support production lines, maintain clean and organized work areas, assist with setup, cleanup, and changeovers, and report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, or safety hazards. They must follow safety, food safety, quality assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), as well as other company policies and procedures. The posting also describes Utility Worker, Stacker, Reworker, and Breast Shell Attendant duties. Utility Workers support production across departments and may perform general labor throughout the facility. Stackers organize and prepare finished products or materials for storage, shipping, or further processing. Reworkers inspect, sort, and reprocess products that do not meet specifications. Breast Shell Attendants monitor, handle, and supply breast product to support line flow and product quality. The role requires working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and completing repetitive physical tasks. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling; lifting up to 40–50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation; and working in cold, wet, humid, or noisy environments. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required as needed. Candidates must be able and willing to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Certain roles may require a background check, with additional documentation provided after an offer.

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 work in cold, wet, humid, or noisy environments.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Must be safe and observe Tyson policies and procedures.
  • Successful candidates must be willing and able to perform job physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Rehires must wait 91 days from their last date of employment before applying for the Fresh Plant.
  • Candidates who have worked for Tyson Foods or Tyson affiliates three or more times are not eligible for rehire.
  • Hourly applicants must complete the task after submitting an application to provide additional information for consideration.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general production and labor tasks as assigned by supervision.
  • Handle, sort, pack, stack, and move products and materials.
  • Support production lines to maintain workflow and productivity.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment; remove waste and organize workstations.
  • Follow company safety, food safety, quality assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Assist with setup, cleanup, and changeover activities.
  • Report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, and safety hazards to supervisors.
  • Work with team members to meet production goals.
  • Utility Workers support production across departments and perform general labor duties as needed.
  • Stackers organize and prepare finished products, boxes, trays, or materials for storage, shipping, or further processing.
  • Reworkers inspect, sort, and reprocess products that do not meet quality, packaging, or production specifications.
  • Breast Shell Attendants monitor, handle, and supply breast product throughout production.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including duties tasked by administration.

Benefits

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