General Labor - 1st shift (October 2026) - Berry St Plant

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods at Berry Street Facility in Springdale, AR is hiring General Production Labor for 1st shift. Pay is $16.70 per hour, with hours varying by line. The role requires standing 8–10 hours, possible overtime, and rotation across departments.

Applicants must follow safety rules, wear PPE, and be willing to perform physically demanding tasks in a cold/hot/wet environment. Background checks may apply as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Must follow Safety Rules and wear PPE as required.
• Able to push/pull/carry 40+ pounds on some lines.
• Able to stand 8-10 hours daily in cold/hot wet environments.
• Willing to rotate through departments and perform duties safely.
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and job instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Stand for long periods and move around work areas as needed.
• Rotate between general labor openings and shifts as required.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting and standing.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

PPE compliance

Hand-eye coordination

Heavy lifting

Mobility

Job description

Job Details

Location: Berry Street Facility - Springdale, AR
Position: General Production Labor 1st Shift
Hours - times vary per line you work
Pay - $16.70 hour.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to understand and agree to follow Safety Rules
• Must be willing to push, pull, carry, and/or lift 40+ pounds for some positions.
• Must be willing to work in damp, cold or hot environments, reach above shoulder level.
• Must be able to perform the duties of the position.
• Be willing to stand 8- 10 hours a day.
• Must wear PPE, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net and beard guard.
• Must be able to maneuver around freely as needed.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination.
• Must be willing to climb up and down steps/stairs to get to and from the work areas when needed.
• These positions are very fast paced.
• Long periods of standing, walking, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing and reaching are required.
• These positions work in a cold, hot, wet and slippery environment.
• Positions rotate throughout the department.
• Applicants will be considered for any general labor type opening on any shift, such as day, evening.
• Applicants must be available to work overtime, and weekends as needed.
• These positions may involve cutting meat away from the bone using knives or scissors.

Rehire & Relocation

Rehire Consideration: 180 days (6 months) waiting period. Max of two previous Tyson employments to be considered for hire.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Working Hours

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

Background Check

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.

Applicant Requirements

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Culture

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