TYSON FOODS-WILKESBORO FRESH PLANT: 1st Shift (Various start times) Utility at Tyson Foods

Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

17.7

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Flow Maintenance, Production Support, Team Relief, Labor Shortage Filling, Packing, Sorting, Staging, Material Handling, Product Quality Monitoring, Food Safety Adherence, Sanitation Standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safety Hazard Reporting, Equipment Issue Reporting, Flexibility, Reliability

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Job Details: Pay is $17.70 per hour. Shift START TIME is approximately 5:00AM *** BENEFITS START DAY ONE *** We offer a full range of benefits and perks including: ➢ MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE ➢ Telehealth services ➢ Well-Being Support Programs ➢ FSA and HSA available ➢ 401k ➢ Stock Purchase Plan ➢ Company Paid Life Insurance ➢ Short-Term & Long- Term Disability ➢ Fully Funded Education ➢ Discount Program Please opt in to SMS/texting or watch your email for updates on all job applications. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. REHIRES ARE SUBJECT TO A 91 DAY WAIT PERIOD, determined from their last date of employment, to be considered for FRESH PLANT. CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES 3 OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE. MUST PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS TASKED BY ADMINISTRATION. MUST BE SAFE AND OBSERVE ALL OF TYSONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Utility Laborer Job Description Summary The Utility Laborer is responsible for maintaining continuous product flow and supporting production operations in a fresh food manufacturing environment. This position relieves Team Members for breaks, fills in during labor shortages, and performs a variety of production support tasks while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to all Tyson policies, food safety standards, and procedures. Key Responsibilities Maintain continuous product flow on production lines to support efficiency and throughput Relieve Team Members on the production line for breaks, lunches, and absences Fill in for open positions during labor shortages to ensure uninterrupted operations Perform multiple production tasks as assigned, including but not limited to packing, sorting, staging, and material handling Assist with product movement between production areas to prevent downtime or congestion Monitor work areas to ensure product quality, food safety, and sanitation standards are met Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to fresh product handling Assist supervisors by responding quickly to changing production needs Identify and report safety hazards, equipment issues, or product concerns immediately Maintain cleanliness and organization of production areas, tools, and equipment Comply with all Tyson policies, OSHA regulations, USDA requirements, and food safety guidelines Perform other duties as assigned to support production and operational goals Fresh Plant Environment Expectations Work directly with raw and fresh products in a temperature-controlled environment Strict adherence to hygiene, sanitation, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements Compliance with food safety, quality, and contamination prevention practices Ability to adapt quickly to changing line assignments and production priorities Education and Experience Requirements Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred Experience: Previous manufacturing or fresh food production experience preferred Ability to learn and perform multiple production tasks Skills and Competencies Flexibility and willingness to work in multiple production areas Strong attendance and reliability Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Basic communication skills Team-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to safety and quality Physical Demands and Work Requirements Ability to stand and walk for the entire 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 Required use of PPE, including gloves, aprons, hairnets, and protective footwear Work Schedule Must be available to work assigned shifts Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on production needs Safety and Compliance Commitment The Utility Laborer is expected to maintain a safe work environment at all times and strictly adhere to Tyson policies, food safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and plant procedures. This role is critical to ensuring consistent production flow and operational flexibility in a fresh food manufacturing environment. 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. 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. Our 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 are raising expectations for how much good people can do. 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. 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 (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.

Responsibilities

The Utility Laborer is responsible for maintaining continuous product flow and supporting production operations within a fresh food manufacturing setting. This role involves relieving team members for breaks, filling in during labor shortages, and performing various production support tasks while adhering to safety and food safety standards.