2nd Shift General Labor - Meat Processing

Tyson Foods; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking team members for 2nd shift in North Carolina. Roles involve operating on the cone lines, feeding, trimming, pulling and inspecting product with emphasis on safety and efficiency. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

The positions require physical endurance, ability to lift 50+ pounds, and adherence to all Tyson policies during a 6–8 week training/qualification period. Successful trainees transfer to assigned line as vacancies permit.

Qualifications

• Must be able to push, pull, carry, or lift 50+ pounds.
• Jobs are fast paced with repetitive motion.
• Must work in damp, cold or hot environments and stand 8–10 hours.
• Must wear PPE and maintain line speed.
• Must meet training/qualification within 6–8 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Machine Feeder places product on conveyor and tests machinery.
• Wing Cutter removes wings and sorts good wings.
• Breast Trimmer trims boneless breast fillets on the line.
• Breast Puller removes breast meat and inspects the frame for bones.
• Shoulder Cutter cuts the front half at the shoulder joint for downstream processing.
• Utility Labor maintains flow of product and supplies.
• Tender Scorer/Puller separates tenderloin from breast shell and inspects bones.
• Cone Stabber places front halves on debone cones at line start.
• Backup Labor trained to perform all positions on the debone cone line.

Skills

Heavy Lifting 50+ lbs

Stamina for long shifts

Safe work practices

Knife/Scissors handling

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking team members for 2nd shift in North Carolina. Roles involve operating on the cone lines, feeding, trimming, pulling and inspecting product with emphasis on safety and efficiency. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

The positions require physical endurance, ability to lift 50+ pounds, and adherence to all Tyson policies during a 6–8 week training/qualification period. Successful trainees transfer to assigned line as vacancies permit.