General Labor PR01U (October 2026) 1st Shift-Gadsden, AL

Tyson Foods; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Incentive pay

Attendance bonus

Perfect attendance bonus

Safe workplace

Healthcare benefits

401K

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an entry-level general labor team member for a fast-paced meat processing environment in the United States. You can expect to stand on a production line in a facility operating in cold temperatures (38–42 degrees) with PPE provided at no charge.

The position is full-time with 1st shift hours. Tyson Foods emphasizes equal employment opportunity and a safe, supportive workplace with benefits and ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Entry level, general labor role in a fast-paced factory.
• Working with meat requires tolerance to 38–42-degree temps.
• Personal protective equipment provided at no charge.

Responsibilities

• Stand for long periods on a production line.
• Perform repetitive tasks as part of the production process.
• Work in a cold environment of 38–42 degrees.

Job description

Why join Tyson?

We offer all the benefits you’d expect to see in a top employer plus:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Incentive pay
• Attendance Bonus
• Up to $100 per month of Perfect Attendance
• A safe workplace
• Healthcare Benefits
• Company 401K
• and many more benefits to offer.

Starting Pay $17.20 per hour

All U.S. Based team members have access to fully funded online learning- from skills training and literacy programs to college degrees

What to expect:

This is an entry level, general labor role. You can expect to be on your feet in a fast-paced factory environment with repetitive tasks on a production line. Because we are working with meat, we work in 38–42-degree temps. All Personal Protective Equipment will be provided to the team member at no charge.

Shifts: 1st Shift Full Time

Rehire Criteria:

• Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days.
• Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire.
• Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process.

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

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

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.

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Our 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.

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