General Production Labor 2nd Shift (October) Carthage, MS

Tyson Foods

Carthage (MS)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 44,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
401(k) plans
Affordable health
Life insurance
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug benefits
And more

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for entry-level general labor in the United States, with a 2nd shift. The role involves working in fresh processing areas and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. You must meet physical requirements, wear PPE, and be able to handle exposure to damp, cold, or hot environments.

Applicants must comply with background checks and identity verification. The job offers standard benefits and opportunities within a large, culture-driven company committed to safety and equal

Qualifications

  • Be able to push, pull, carry, and/or lift up to 50 pounds for some positions.
  • Able to stand 8-10 hours a day on hard surfaces.
  • Must wear PPE, frocks, gloves, ear protection, hair net and beard guard.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

Skills

Entry-level labor
Physical ability
Shift work

Job description

Job Details

Pay: $17.45 /Per hour + $ 1.00/hour Shift differential for 2nd shift

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.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • 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: 2ND 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.
Equal Opportunity

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits
  • paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • affordable health
  • life
  • dental
  • vision
  • prescription drug benefits
  • and more
Employer Culture

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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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.

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