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

Tyson Foods
Wilkesboro Plant - Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2026
💰 $38,000/yr

About the role

Job Details:

Pay is $18.90 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

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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.
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.

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 

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