General Labor - 2nd Shift - Vineland, NJ

Tyson Foods; Vineland, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Free Education Programs

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Vineland, NJ is hiring for a 2nd shift general labor position in our food manufacturing facility. This entry-level role involves packing, palletizing, box assembly, and product handling on conveyor lines for raw and cooked meat products.

Training is provided and a strong safety mindset is essential. You will work with a team in a fast-paced environment, follow strict food safety procedures, wear PPE, and contribute to maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform general production labor tasks, including packing, palletizing, box assembly, and product handling.
• Work at or near conveyor lines processing and packaging raw and cooked meat products.
• Sort, package, and prepare products according to production and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow all food safety, quality assurance, and workplace safety procedures.
• Properly use required PPE and company-issued gear.
• Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Job description

## General Labor - 2nd Shift - Vineland, NJApply: Vineland Plant - Vineland, New Jersey: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 6, 2026 (4 days left to apply): R0488718**Job Details:****Job Details****Shift Hours*** **1st Shift:** 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM* **2nd Shift:** 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM**Pay:** Starting at **$19.30 per hour**, plus shift differential for 2nd shift and opportunities for overtime.**Current Openings:** 2nd Shift**Why Join Tyson Foods?**At Tyson Foods, we invest in our team members and their success by offering **Benefits on Day One of Employment** .Team members may be eligible for:* Paid Time Off* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage* Life Insurance* Free Education Programs* Additional Team Member BenefitsIf you're looking to make a meaningful impact, join Tyson Foods and help us raise the world's expectations for how much good food can do. Our Vineland facility operates in a food manufacturing environment producing Philly Style Beef and Chicken Steak products.**Job Description****Summary**This position is responsible for performing entry-level production and general labor duties in a food manufacturing environment while maintaining a safe work environment and complying with all Tyson Foods policies, procedures, and food safety requirements.**Essential Functions*** Perform general production labor tasks, including packing, palletizing, box assembly, and product handling.* Work at or near conveyor lines processing and packaging raw and cooked meat products.* Sort, package, and prepare products according to production and quality standards.* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.* Follow all food safety, quality assurance, animal welfare (if applicable), and workplace safety procedures.* Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and company-issued gear.* Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.* Perform additional duties as assigned by management.**Minimum Requirements*** No previous experience required; training will be provided.* Must be able to work scheduled shift hours, including weekends, overtime, and extended hours as needed.* Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.* Must comply with all Tyson Foods attendance, safety, and food safety policies.**Physical Requirements**The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation:* Stand and walk for 8 to 12 hours per shift.* Frequently bend, twist, push, pull, and climb throughout the workday.* Lift, carry, and handle materials weighing up to 40 pounds.* Perform repetitive hand and arm motions, including grasping, reaching, and pinching.* Work in a cold environment ranging from approximately 30°F to 40°F.* Work with and around raw and cooked meat products.* Wear required personal protective equipment and food processing gear.**THIS LOCATION IS NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES AT THIS TIME.****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**2ND SHIFT (United States of America)**Pay Range/Rate:**$19.30**Incentives:**Annual Incentive Plan:NoLong-Term Incentive Plan:No**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.**Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. ***Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.*** 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. 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. **CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection,** **click here****.**### About UsOur team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.**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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans** Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.