October 2026 - General Labor PR01 - PART TIME (1st Shift) - Portland ME

Tyson Foods; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Portland, Maine is seeking a part-time general labor associate for the 1st shift. The role involves routine assembly of finished goods, following health and safety rules, and performing tasks such as stuffing, arranging items, and folding chicken products.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends. No prior experience is required, and candidates should be prepared to participate in daily stretches and comply

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive assembly tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products according to health and safety regulations.
• Insert stuffing, arrange pieces and fold chicken or ingredients.
• Lift boxes and carry pallets, lift bags of ingredients as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## October 2026 - General Labor PR01 - PART TIME (1st Shift) - Portland MEApply: Portland Plant - Portland, Maine: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (4 days left to apply): R0493128**Job Details:**If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. This facility produces Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breast products.# **POSITIONS ARE PART TIME - 24 hours a week**Work schedule: it rotates, one week is Monday - Wednesday, and next week will be Wednesday - Friday.# Pay: $20.00 hourRESPONSIBILITIES:* Performs routine, repetitive assembly to produce finished goods.* Responsible for assembling products according to health and safety regulations.* Ensures product is produced in a safe manner that meets Tyson quality standards.* Performs duties that include, but are not limited to, inserting stuffing, arranging pieces and folding chicken or other ingredients, lifting and stuffing boxes, carrying pallets, and lift bags of ingredients.REQUIREMENTS:* No prior experience required.* Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends.* Must be able to self-direct when needed, such as rotating jobs and participation in daily stretches, and complying with break and lunch policy.* May be required to lift a maximum of 50 pounds at waist level and 50 pounds from floor to waist and push/pull 100 pounds.Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.**All applicants must provide their Social Security Number on their application. This is a necessary item in order to complete your application review; the process is not complete until your US Social Security number is provided.****Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner.****\\*INFORMATION FOR RE-HIRES:****Candidates who have worked 3 or more times with Tyson Foods will not be considered.****Rehires will have a waiting period of 90 days before they will be considered for a position at this facility.****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)**Pay Range/Rate:**$20.00**Incentives:**Annual Incentive Plan:NoLong-Term Incentive Plan:No**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.**Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. ***Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.*** Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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.