General Production, 1st Shift, January (Vicksburg, MS-01)

Tyson Foods • Vicksburg, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Production Labor position provides hands-on support to production operations by performing a variety of manual and production-related tasks as assigned. This role supports product flow, quality, and efficiency while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies, food safety standards, and procedures in a fresh food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to safety, food safety, and quality
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the 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
• Must be available to work assigned shifts
• Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be based on production needs
• The General Production Labor employee is expected to maintain a safe work environment and strictly comply with Tyson policies, food safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and plant procedures.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior manufacturing, production, or general labor experience preferred
• Experience in food manufacturing or fresh plant operations a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned production tasks to support processing, packaging, and material handling operations
• Assist with product handling, sorting, stacking, and staging as
• Maintain continuous product flow to prevent downtime or congestion
• Monitor product for quality defects and report concerns promptly
• Assist line operators with setup, changeovers, and general line support
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment
• Remove waste, scrap, and recyclable materials according to plant procedures
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and supervisor instructions
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and allergen control requirements
• Comply with OSHA regulations and Tyson safety policies
• Use required PPE and follow safe work practices
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work directly with raw, in-process, or packaged fresh product
• Adhere to strict food safety, sanitation, and contamination prevention standards
• Wear required PPE, including gloves, aprons, hairnets, and protective footwear
• Work in temperature-controlled environments, including cold, wet, or humid conditions

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees