Poultry Quality Grader — Early Shift, Competitive Pay

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

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.