Grader Labor PR01U 2nd shift (October), Forest, MS

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Forest, MS is hiring a Grader Labor team member responsible for inspecting, sorting, and grading poultry products to ensure quality, safety, and customer specifications. You will identify defects, remove non-conforming product, and maintain a clean, safe production line.

This 2nd shift position offers $17.45 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and work according to USDA and company food-safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift and comply with shift rules.
• This facility requires background checks for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Inspect poultry products for defects and non-conforming conditions.
• Sort and grade products to standards and customer specs.
• Remove defective product from the line.
• Maintain production flow while meeting quality expectations.
• Follow USDA, food safety, and QA requirements.
• Communicate quality issues to supervisors and QA staff.
• Assist with line setup, product handling, and housekeeping.
• Maintain a clean, sanitation-compliant work area.
• Adhere to animal welfare, safety, and workplace policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Job Details

$17.45 per hour plus $1.00 per hour for shift differential.

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.

Requirements

• 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: 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Culture

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.

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