General Labor - 1st shift (November 2026) - Berry St Plant

Tyson•Springdale, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs general production labor at the Berry Street Facility in Springdale, Arkansas. Employees may be placed in any general labor opening in the department, and positions rotate throughout the department. Work is very fast-paced and may involve cutting meat from the bone with knives or scissors. The first-shift schedule varies by production line; applicants may be considered for openings on other shifts, including day and evening shifts. Overtime and weekend work may be needed.

Requirements

Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to understand and follow safety rules.
Have good hand-eye coordination.
Be able to maneuver freely as needed.
Be willing to work in damp, cold, hot, wet, or slippery environments and reach above shoulder level.
Be willing to stand for 8–10 hours and perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and reaching.
Be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Rehire applicants must wait 180 days (six months) after prior employment and may have no more than two previous Tyson employments to be considered.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules.
Perform assigned general production labor duties.
Push, pull, carry, and/or lift 40 pounds or more for some positions.
Stand for 8–10 hours a day and perform extended periods of walking, bending, stretching, climbing, and reaching.
Work in cold, hot, damp, wet, or slippery environments.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including ear protection, a hair net, and a beard guard.
Climb steps or stairs to access work areas when needed.
For some positions, cut meat away from the bone using knives or scissors.
Work overtime and weekends as needed.