Maintenance Generalist 1st or 2nd shift available

Tyson Foods; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth services

401k

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for general labor positions in our processing facilities. These roles involve packing, packaging, cutting, deboning, and portioning chicken products across different processing stages.

Expect a noisy, cold, and damp environment with strong odors and physical tasks, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds. This is an entry-level opportunity with various positions such as re‑worker, packer, and grader.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; entry-level role in meat processing.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive motions.
• Comfort working in noisy, cold, damp environments with strong odors.

Responsibilities

• Place products into trays and vacuum-packaging.
• Assist in cutting, deboning, portioning, and packaging chicken products.
• Maintain cleanliness and monitor equipment for safe operation.
• Ensure correct ingredient usage and adhere to quality control measures.
• Perform duties across various processing stages as assigned (re‑worker, packer, grader).
• Follow safety protocols and work shifts as required.

Job description

Job Details

A general labor job at Tyson involves a variety of tasks across different processing stages. These tasks typically include placing products into trays, vacuum packaging, and ensuring quality control. Workers may also be responsible for cutting, deboning, portioning, and packaging chickens. Additional duties can include maintaining cleanliness, monitoring equipment, and ensuring proper ingredient usage. Specific roles may vary by location and can include positions such as re‑worker, packer, and grader for different processing stages. This is an entry‑level position, and responsibilities may vary based on the company's needs. These positions are in noisy, cold, damp areas with strong odors. All roles involve repetitive motions, including twisting, pulling, pushing, and other frequent movements. Candidates must be comfortable standing on their feet for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. We accept rehires if you have not worked for Tyson in the past 6 months (180 days); candidates who have worked for Tyson 3 times will not be eligible.

Contract Type and Scheduling

Hourly Applicants ONLY.

Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (United States of America). *

Background Checks

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 be considered once an offer has been extended.

Location and Sponsorship

*Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well‑Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education Discount Program
• Day Care facility on site
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

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.

Company Culture

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.

Additional Information

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