Skilled Positions- Newbern- 1Shift

Tyson Foods; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a skilled production worker for the Newbern, Tennessee facility. The role involves operating production equipment, using hand tools, performing product handling, and ensuring quality and safety standards on a fast-paced line.

Expect to follow food safety policies, work in a team, and complete required production documentation. This is a full-time position on the 1ST SHIFT with potential overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or food production experience preferred.
• Ability to operate production equipment safely and effectively.
• Basic math and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled production tasks in assigned department.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor production equipment.
• Inspect products to meet quality standards and document results.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Knife skills

Quality inspection

Food manufacturing

Basic math

Teamwork

Job description

## Skilled Positions- Newbern- 1ShiftApply: Newbern Plant - Newbern, Tennessee: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 23, 2026 (3 days left to apply): R0492165**Job Details:****Job Summary**This position is responsible for performing skilled production duties in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Team members may operate equipment, use hand tools or knives, perform product handling and processing tasks, maintain product quality standards, and support daily production goals while following Tyson Foods' safety, food safety, and animal welfare policies.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Perform skilled production tasks within assigned department.* Use knives, scissors, hand tools, and production equipment safely and effectively as required by the position.* Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor production equipment and machinery.* Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.* Identify and remove quality defects according to established procedures.* Maintain productivity and production standards while ensuring product quality.* Follow all Tyson Foods safety procedures, food safety requirements, and company policies.* Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.* Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and management.* Complete required production, safety, and quality documentation.* Perform additional duties as assigned by department leadership.**Minimum Qualifications*** Previous manufacturing, food production, machine operation, agricultural, warehouse, maintenance, or industrial experience preferred.* Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.* Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.**Physical Requirements**The successful candidate must be willing and able to:* Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.* Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.* Work on concrete floors for up to 12-hour shifts.* Use hands for gripping, grasping, cutting, handling, and manipulating products and equipment.* Work in cold temperatures of 35°F or below for extended periods.* Work in wet, noisy, and fast-paced production environments.* Work safely around moving machinery and approved workplace chemicals.**Work Environment**This position is located in a food manufacturing facility. Team members are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all Tyson Foods safety, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.**Preferred Skills*** Machine operation experience* Mechanical aptitude* Knife skills or food processing experience* Quality inspection experience* Food manufacturing experience* Basic math and measurement skills* Ability to learn and follow Standardized Work Procedures**Schedule*** Monday through Friday with possible weekend and overtime work as needed.* Shift schedules vary by department. * **Must have 6 MThs continuous employment in the last 18 months. Preferred candidates will have at least 6 MThs of relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture or production experience.*** **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*** **This location does not accept rehires.****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**1ST 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.**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. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.### About UsOur 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.To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.**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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans** Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.