General Production Labor 1st Shift (October) Cartage, MS

Tyson Foods

Carthage (MS)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 28,000

Full time

32 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
401k plans
Health benefits
Life insurance
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for an entry-level general labor role in the United States. The position involves working in various lines of Fresh Processing, including DSI, Debone, Deli, and Evisceration, while upholding safety and Tyson procedures.

You will be expected to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds, stand 8–10 hours, and wear PPE. Relocation assistance is not listed and background checks may apply.

Qualifications

  • Entry-level position; non-skilled labor.
  • Must be able to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must wear PPE and follow Tyson policies.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general labor tasks in Fresh Processing (DSI, Debone, Deli, Evisceration).
  • Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to Tyson policies.

Skills

General labor
Physical stamina

Job description

Job Details

Pay: $17.45 /Per hour 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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