General Production PR01U (November 2026) - 2nd Shift - Carthage, TX

Tyson Foods; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Carthage, Texas, is hiring for an entry-level general labor role on the 2nd shift. The position requires standing for long periods and physical work in potentially damp or hot environments. Pay is 17.30 per hour, with full-time hours and benefits.

The job involves working in Fresh Processing areas such as DSI, Debone, Deli lines, and Evisceration, and applicants must pass a drug screen and wear PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for 8–10 hours on hard surfaces.
• Able to work in damp, cold or hot environments.
• Must pass drug screening and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level general labor tasks in Fresh Processing areas (DSI, Debone, Deli lines, Evisceration).
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow Tyson Foods policies and procedures.

Skills

Manual labor

Stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Details

Monday - Thursday 3:45 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.

Friday - 3:45 p.m. - until finished

Pay - 17.30/hr.

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 to include the DSI, Debone, Deli lines and Evisceration.

Requirements

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

Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.

Rehire Consideration

180 day waiting period

Employment History

Max of two previous Tyson employments to be consider for hire.

Relocation Assistance

No

Work Shift

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Background Checks

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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.

Benefits

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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