Grader Labor PR01U 1st Shift (October), Forest, MS

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Grader Labor team member in the United States to inspect, sort, and grade poultry products according to quality, safety, and customer specifications.

The role emphasizes identifying defects, removing non-conforming product, and maintaining a clean, safe production line while following USDA and company policies. The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work on 1st shift.

Qualifications

• Inspect poultry for defects and non-conforming conditions.
• Maintain production flow while upholding quality.
• Follow USDA and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect poultry for quality defects, discoloration, bruising, contamination, or other non-conforming conditions.
• Sort and grade products according to established quality standards and customer specifications.
• Remove defective or damaged product from the production line.
• Maintain consistent production flow while meeting quality expectations.
• Follow all USDA, food safety, and quality assurance requirements.
• Communicate quality concerns and production issues to supervisors and quality assurance personnel.
• Assist with line setup, product handling, and housekeeping activities as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with plant sanitation standards.
• Adhere to Tyson Foods' animal welfare, safety, and workplace policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Summary

The Grader Labor team member is responsible for inspecting, sorting, and grading poultry products to ensure they meet Tyson Foods' quality, safety, and customer specifications. This position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality by identifying defects, removing non-conforming product, and ensuring only acceptable product continues through the production process. Team members must work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all food safety and company policies.

• Inspect poultry products for quality defects, discoloration, bruising, contamination, or other non-conforming conditions.
• Sort and grade products according to established quality standards and customer specifications.
• Remove defective or damaged product from the production line.
• Maintain consistent production flow while meeting quality expectations.
• Follow all USDA, food safety, and quality assurance requirements.
• Communicate quality concerns and production issues to supervisors and quality assurance personnel.
• Assist with line setup, product handling, and housekeeping activities as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with plant sanitation standards.
• Adhere to Tyson Foods' animal welfare, safety, and workplace policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Job Details

$17.45 per hour

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspect poultry products for quality defects, discoloration, bruising, contamination, or other non-conforming conditions.
• Sort and grade products according to established quality standards and customer specifications.
• Remove defective or damaged product from the production line.
• Maintain consistent production flow while meeting quality expectations.
• Follow all USDA, food safety, and quality assurance requirements.
• Communicate quality concerns and production issues to supervisors and quality assurance personnel.
• Assist with line setup, product handling, and housekeeping activities as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with plant sanitation standards.
• Adhere to Tyson Foods' animal welfare, safety, and workplace policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

This facility will not accept applicants that have worked for Tyson Foods more than 3 times.

This facility accepts rehires after 365 days.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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

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