TYSON FOODS-WILKESBORO FRESH PLANT: 1st Shift EVIS Live Hangers PR05

Job Description

Hanging live birds onto the overhead shackle line from the live bird hanging conveyor.

The Live Hanger retrieves birds from the conveyor and hangs the birds on the  overhead shackle line. From a standing position, he/she picks up and hangs live birds weighing approximately 3.5-6.5 pounds by both legs in shackles shoulder height, 16 inches from the body, approximately .5 per minutes.
The hanger position located at the end of the belt will control the feed rate of the hanging conveyor and the flow of birds. His duties also include transporting DOA’s and dumping them onto the dead bird take-away conveyor.

Use of both hands and arms required.

Must stand on metal platform for up to 8 hours with (two thirty-minute breaks).
Must be able to tolerate dark/dusty environments.

Job Description Summary 

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 a