General Labor (September), 1st Shift, Obion County

Tyson Foods; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting day 1

Education programs

Telemedicine visits

401k and stock options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for entry level general labor roles in the United States. Positions may work in any department of the processing facility, with schedules that include 1st and 2nd shifts.

Pay starts at $17.05 per hour for 1st shift, with an additional $2.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift. Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Entry level non-skilled general labor in a processing facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift 50+ pounds.
• Able to stand 8–10 hours and work in damp cold or damp hot conditions.
• Must wear PPE, ear protection, hair net and beard guard.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level non-skilled general labor in the processing facility.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow Tyson policies and procedures.
• Support various departments as needed.

Skills

General labor

Job description

Job Details

• Benefits start day of hire.
• REHIRES ARE SUBJECT TO A 1 YEAR WAIT PERIOD
• CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES 3 OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE.

Pay

Pay is $17.05 per hour for 1st shift and for 2nd shift there is an additional $2.00 per hour shift differential.

Schedule

Schedule for 1st shift is Approx: 7AM to 4PM and for 2nd Shift the schedule is Approx: 4 PM to 1 AM, depending on department.

Shift Requirements

MUST be willing to work overtime, some weekends and holidays as Production requires.

Physical Requirements

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

Job Requirements

This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. These positions could work in any department of the processing facility. Some positions require the ability to push, pull, carry, or lift 50+ pounds. Jobs are fast paced and require repetitive motion. Must be able to work in damp cold or damp hot environments, use of hands and arms above shoulder level and be able to stand 8 to 10 hours a day. Must be able to climb up and down stairs to get to and from the work areas. Must wear PPE, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net and beard guard.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day!
• Free Education starting your first day on 175-degree programs!
• Free Telemedicine Visits
• Citizenship Assistance
• 401k and Stock Options
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Earned Time Off
• And Much More! (See below)

More Benefits

• Voluntary and Company Paid Life and Disability Insurances
• Full Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Protection Pack (Roadside Assistance, Identity Theft, Financial Advice, and Global Travel Assistance)
• Health Savings and Flex Spend Accounts
• Boot Reimbursement (in-network sources or provided)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Time
• Free Mental Health Services
• Wellness Services
• Free Chaplain Services
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Bene place
• Discounted Home and Auto Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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.

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.