General Production Labor 1st Shift (November) Carthage, MS

Tyson Foods; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Carthage Plant in Carthage, Mississippi, is hiring for General Production Labor on 1st shift. This entry-level role requires the ability to perform physical tasks, work in cold, damp or hot environments, and follow safety procedures.

Workers will support Fresh Processing areas such as DSI, Debone, Deli, and Evisceration, with PPE provided. The position offers stable hours, benefits, and opportunity to grow within the Tyson Foods team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to push, pull, carry, and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must stand 8-10 hours per day on hard surfaces.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to climb stairs to access work areas.
• Must wear PPE, frocks, gloves, ear protection, hair net and beard guard.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lb

Standing 8-10 hours

Repetitive motion

Stairs climbing

PPE compliance

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## General Production Labor 1st Shift (November) Carthage, MSApply: Carthage Plant (Choctaw) - Carthage, Mississippi: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 4, 2026 (1 day left to apply): R0494521**Job Details:****General Production** **JOB DETAILS:**This position is responsible for entry-level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. This position could work in any area of the Fresh Processing including the DSI, Debone, Deli lines, and Evisceration. **SUMMARY:*** Be able to push, pull, carry, and/or lift up to 50 pounds for some positions. Must be willing to work in damp, cold, or hot environments, and reach above shoulder level.* Be able to stand 8- 10 hours a day on hard surfaces.* Able to perform repetitive motion.* Must be able to climb up and down stairs to get to and from the work areas.* Must wear PPE, frocks, gloves, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net and beard guard. **ATTENTION:** These positions may involve use of a knife and or scissors to bone out or trim pieces of product or involve the use of powered equipment such as saws or skinner machines. **All applicants must provide their government identification number so the system can verify any previous Tyson employment history.** * **Applicants who have worked for Tyson Foods 3 or more times are not eligible for rehire.****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.**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. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** 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.