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

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Grader Labor team member in Forest, Mississippi. The role involves inspecting, sorting and grading poultry products to meet quality, safety, and customer specifications.

The position emphasizes identifying defects, removing non-conforming product, ensuring safe operations, and complying with all food safety and company policies. Physical requirements apply with or without accommodation.

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.

Job description

Job Details

$17.45 per hour

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.

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.

Additional Information

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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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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