Debone Line General Labor - 1st Shift

Tyson Foods; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for a General Labor (Debone Operations) on the 1st shift at the Wilkesboro, NC plant. The role requires completing an 8-week qualification period learning multiple debone-line tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

You will work a schedule roughly 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime, weekends, and occasional holidays. Training leads to a transfer to a vacant cone line position based on vacancies.

Qualifications

• Must complete an 8-week qualification period learning and performing debone-line functions.
• Must maintain safety and follow Tyson policies and procedures.
• Must meet all job requirements within 6-8 weeks and be able to work overtime/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Machine Feeder: place product onto conveyors and ensure proper entry into machinery.
• Wing Cutter: remove wings and minimize breast meat left on wings; identify defects.
• Breast Trimmer: trim boneless breast fillets to specification and remove bones.
• Breast Puller: manually remove breast meat and inspect for bones.
• Shoulder Cutter: cut front halves at shoulder joint and ensure clean bones.
• Utility Labor: maintain product flow and support daily operations.

Job description

Tyson Foods is hiring for a General Labor (Debone Operations) on the 1st shift at the Wilkesboro, NC plant. The role requires completing an 8-week qualification period learning multiple debone-line tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

You will work a schedule roughly 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime, weekends, and occasional holidays. Training leads to a transfer to a vacant cone line position based on vacancies.