About The Position

This position pays $19.70/hr with a $1.00 shift increase for 2nd Shift. There is a stay-on bonus of $500 at 30 days, $500 at 90 days, and $1,000 at 180 days for the live hang position. The live hanger position removes a bird from the hanging belt, by grasping a chicken first by one leg and then the other leg. Once positioned, breast side away from hanger, they will hang the bird by both legs into a shackle. Hang rate varies by bird weight. All live hangers will rotate positions from front to back. The hangers will place any DOAs into DOA barrel at end of conveyor. Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

  • Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Prior Employee Waiting Period: If you were previously employed at Tyson, there’s a 181-day waiting period before you can reapply.
  • Number of Times Worked at Tyson: You can apply if you’ve worked at Tyson no more than three times.

Responsibilities

  • Hangs live birds in a shackle.
  • Removes a bird from the hanging belt, by grasping a chicken first by one leg and then the other leg.
  • Hangs the bird by both legs into a shackle.
  • Places any DOAs into DOA barrel at end of conveyor.

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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