TYSON FOODS -WILKESBORO PLANT: 1st Shift EVIS Live Hang PR05

Tyson Foods•Wilkesboro, NC

3d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Laborer supports production operations at Tyson Foods’ Wilkesboro fresh plant. The role includes hanging live birds from the live bird hanging conveyor onto an overhead shackle line. From a standing position, the employee picks up live birds weighing approximately 3.5–6.5 pounds and hangs them by both legs in shackles at shoulder height, about 16 inches from the body, at an approximate rate of 0.5 birds per minute. The hanger at the end of the belt controls conveyor feed rate and bird flow. Duties also include transporting dead-on-arrival birds and placing them on the dead-bird take-away conveyor. The employee also supports continuous production flow by relieving team members for breaks, lunches, and absences; filling open positions; performing varied production tasks; and moving product between production areas. Work involves raw and fresh products in a temperature-controlled plant, with strict hygiene, sanitation, food-safety, quality, and PPE requirements. The employee must adapt to changing assignments and production priorities and follow Tyson policies, plant procedures, OSHA regulations, and USDA requirements. The job requires standing and walking for the shift, including standing on a metal platform for up to eight hours with two 30-minute breaks. The employee must be able to perform repetitive motions and bend, stoop, reach, twist, and lift, carry, push, and pull materials as needed, including lifting up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Work may involve cold, wet, humid, dark, or dusty conditions. The listed shift is first shift, with a start time of approximately 4:30 a.m. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on production needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to learn and perform multiple production tasks.
Flexibility and willingness to work in multiple production areas.
Strong attendance and reliability.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Basic communication skills.
Team-oriented mindset and commitment to safety and quality.
Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift and stand on a metal platform for up to eight hours, with two 30-minute breaks.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required, including lifting up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
Ability to work in cold, wet, or humid conditions and tolerate dark or dusty environments.
Ability to use required PPE, including gloves, aprons, hairnets, and protective footwear.
Must be available to work assigned shifts; overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Must safely follow Tyson policies, food-safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and plant procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing or fresh food production experience.

Responsibilities

Hang live birds from the live bird hanging conveyor onto the overhead shackle line by both legs.
Control the hanging conveyor feed rate and flow of birds when assigned to the end-of-belt position.
Transport dead-on-arrival birds and place them on the dead-bird take-away conveyor.
Maintain continuous product flow on production lines to support efficiency and throughput.
Relieve production-line team members for breaks, lunches, and absences.
Fill open positions during labor shortages to maintain operations.
Perform assigned production tasks, including packing, sorting, staging, and material handling.
Move products between production areas to prevent downtime or congestion.
Monitor work areas for product quality, food safety, and sanitation compliance.
Follow standard operating procedures for fresh product handling and respond to changing production needs.
Report safety hazards, equipment issues, and product concerns promptly.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of production areas, tools, and equipment.
Comply with Tyson policies, OSHA regulations, USDA requirements, food safety guidelines, and plant procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned to support production and operational goals.