About The Position

Applicants will be considered for openings in the harvest room department. Tasks include processing live chickens to maintain a full production. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling and reaching are required in all areas. These positions work in a hot and humid environment. Successfully complete and understand the Animal Welfare training and follow Animal Welfare guidelines. Stand approximately 18-20 inches from the conveyor. Use two hands, to grasp live chicken by the legs, taking care not to bruise the chicken or break any parts. Lift the chicken and turn it upside down with the breast facing away. Must be able to hang at line speed. Wear all required safety equipment. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Must be able to work around a minimum amount of dust and or ammonia from live birds. Must be able to perform other duties within the department as required.

Requirements

  • Must be able to hang at line speed.
  • Wear all required safety equipment.
  • Must be able to work around a minimum amount of dust and or ammonia from live birds.
  • Must be able to perform other duties within the department as required.
  • The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • If you have worked for Tyson Foods 3 or more times you are ineligible for rehire.
  • Rehire waiting period: 6 months or 180 days.
  • When completing a Tyson Foods employment application, complete all tasks listed on the candidate home page. If not, you will see a message that 1 or more task(s) require attention.
  • Applicants for hourly production positions must complete the task to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Processing live chickens to maintain a full production.
  • Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling and reaching.
  • Successfully complete and understand the Animal Welfare training and follow Animal Welfare guidelines.
  • Stand approximately 18-20 inches from the conveyor.
  • Use two hands, to grasp live chicken by the legs, taking care not to bruise the chicken or break any parts.
  • Lift the chicken and turn it upside down with the breast facing away.
  • Hang at line speed.
  • Wear all required safety equipment.
  • Work around a minimum amount of dust and or ammonia from live birds.
  • Perform other duties within the department as required.

Benefits

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