General Labor 1st Shift (October) Forest, MS

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Forest, MS is seeking an entry-level General Labor Team Member to perform a variety of production and support tasks across the plant. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to Tyson Foods policies, with opportunities to work in multiple departments based on needs.

Responsibilities include processing support, maintaining sanitation, and accurate record-keeping, while complying with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical labor and meet safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced poultry plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote Tyson Foods' safety culture at all times.
• Perform general production and labor duties as assigned throughout the facility.
• Support poultry processing, packaging, sorting, inspection, and product handling operations.
• Maintain product quality and food safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and production lines using approved cleaning methods and equipment.
• Operate basic hand tools and production equipment as authorized and trained.
• Complete required production records, logs, and documentation accurately.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding production and safety concerns.
• Assist with material handling, product movement, and production support activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• This facility will not accept applicants that have worked for Tyson Foods more than 3 times.
• This facility accepts rehires after 365 days.
• 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.

Job description

Job Summary

The General Labor Team Member performs a variety of production and support functions throughout the Forest, MS Poultry Plant. This position is responsible for entry-level general labor tasks while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson Foods policies, food safety standards, quality expectations, and production requirements. Team members may work in multiple departments based on operational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote Tyson Foods' safety culture at all times.
• Perform general production and labor duties as assigned throughout the facility.
• Support poultry processing, packaging, sorting, inspection, and product handling operations.
• Maintain product quality and food safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and production lines using approved cleaning methods and equipment.
• Operate basic hand tools and production equipment as authorized and trained.
• Complete required production records, logs, and documentation accurately.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding production and safety concerns.
• Assist with material handling, product movement, and production support activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations.

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

This facility will not accept applicants that have worked for Tyson Foods more than 3 times.

This facility accepts rehires after 365 days.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.