GENERAL LABOR 1ST SHIFT ALBANY, KY October 2026

Tyson Foods; Albany (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking entry-level general labor associates for 1st shift in the United States. The role involves non-skilled tasks across potential departments such as evisceration, debone, further processing, and packing, with physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in hot or cold environments.

Candidates must be willing to work weekends and overtime if scheduled, and comply with safety standards and Tyson policies.

Qualifications

• Entry-level general labor position requiring the ability to perform physical tasks.
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime if scheduled.
• If offered, may require background checks in alignment with Tyson policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level general labor tasks in various departments as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to Tyson policies.
• Stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds; work in hot or cold environments.
• Shift: 1st shift; willingness to work weekends and overtime as required.

Job description

Job Details

This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Applicants will be considered for any general labor type opening on 1st shift.. Applicants will be considered for openings in any department that may include, but are not limited to evisceration, debone, further processing, and packing. Position may require you to work in hot and or cold environments. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting to 50 pounds may be required. Must be willing to perform some jobs at elevated heights. Must be willing to work weekends and overtime if scheduled.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

BENEFITS BEGIN ON DATE OF HIRE.

• NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY

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.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.