TYSON FOODS -VICKSBURG PLANT: 3rd Shift General Labor PR01 NOV

0003 Tyson Farms, Inc.; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Mississippi is hiring for General Labor on the 3rd shift. Base pay is $16.55 per hour plus a $2.00 shift differential. Roles involve production tasks, quality checks, and line support in a fresh plant environment, with strict adherence to food safety and OSHA policies.

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred and relocation assistance is not provided. The position requires working in temperature-controlled environments and wearing PPE.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Job description

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 PLUS $2.00 shift differential.

MUST PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS TASKED BY ADMINISTRATION. MUST BE SAFE AND OBSERVE ALL OF TYSONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

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: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

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