TYSON FOODS -VICKSBURG PLANT: 1st Shift General Labor PR01

Tyson Foods; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for a General Production Labor role at the United States facility. The job involves hands-on support to production operations, performing a variety of manual tasks to maintain product flow, quality, and safety in a fresh food manufacturing environment.

Expect to follow SOPs, wear required PPE, observe all Tyson policies, and work on a 1st shift. Prior manufacturing or general labor experience is preferred to help sustain continuous production and comply with food safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or general labor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned production tasks to support processing, packaging, and material handling operations
• Assist with product handling, sorting, stacking, and staging as required
• Maintain continuous product flow to prevent downtime or congestion
• Monitor product for quality defects and report concerns promptly
• Assist line operators with setup, changeovers, and general line support
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment
• Remove waste, scrap, and recyclable materials according to plant procedures
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and supervisor instructions
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and allergen control requirements
• Comply with OSHA regulations and Tyson safety policies
• Use required PPE and follow safe work practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Job Details:

AT THIS TIME the location is no longer accepting rehires for GENERAL LABOR roles. CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES 1 OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE.

Pay is $16.55 per hour.

MUST PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS TASKED BY ADMINISTRATION.

MUST BE SAFE AND OBSERVE ALL OF TYSONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

The General Production Labor position provides hands-on support to production operations by performing a variety of manual and production-related tasks as assigned. This role supports product flow, quality, and efficiency while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies, food safety standards, and procedures in a fresh food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned production tasks to support processing, packaging, and material handling operations
• Assist with product handling, sorting, stacking, and staging as required
• Maintain continuous product flow to prevent downtime or congestion
• Monitor product for quality defects and report concerns promptly
• Assist line operators with setup, changeovers, and general line support
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment
• Remove waste, scrap, and recyclable materials according to plant procedures
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and supervisor instructions
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and allergen control requirements
• Comply with OSHA regulations and Tyson safety policies
• Use required PPE and follow safe work practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Fresh Plant Environment Expectations

• Work directly with raw, in-process, or packaged fresh product
• Adhere to strict food safety, sanitation, and contamination prevention standards
• Wear required PPE, including gloves, aprons, hairnets, and protective footwear
• Work in temperature-controlled environments, including cold, wet, or humid conditions

Experience

• Prior manufacturing, production, or general labor experience preferred
• Experience in food manufacturing or fresh plant operations a plus

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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