TYSON FOODS -WILKESBORO FRESH PLANT: 1st Shift General Labor PR01

Pay is $17.10 per hour.

About the role

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.

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

Skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to safety, food safety, and quality

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Ability to work in cold, wet, or humid conditions typical of a fresh plant environment

Schedule

Must be available to work assigned shifts. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on production needs.

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT

Additional Information

Rehires are subject to a 91-day wait period, determined from their last date of employment, to apply for Fresh Plant. Candidates that have worked for Tyson Foods or Tyson affiliates 3 or more times will not be eligible for rehire.

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.