General Labor 1st Shift - Sanford, N.C.

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If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer great benefits and competitive pay. This facility operates six days a week and produces Taco Shells and Tortillas.

Position Description:

This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

This position starts at $16.10 to $16.55 based on position.

Hours

2nd shift: 7:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

Responsibilities:

  • Applicants will be considered for openings in any department such as the Flour or Corn department.
  • Responsible for tasks such as stacking tacos and tortillas off a production line, placing bags of product in a box, making boxes, and maintaining good housekeeping in the area.
  • The Team Member must be willing to products off the production line, placing products in a box.
  • The Team Member must be able to make a box and maintain good housekeeping in the area.
  • The Team Member will take and pass various tests regarding safety and food safety practices.
  • Must be available to work overtime and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • The Team member must be willing to lift 20lbs occasionally and hold 5lbs regularly.
  • The Team Member must be willing will be exposed on a routine basis to warm temperatures ranging from 65-90 degrees, wet/ and or humid conditions, slippery floors in some areas, and concrete floors.
  • The Team Member will walk and stand for 8-10 hours per day.
  • The Team Member will bend, crouch, and stoop throughout the day.
  • The Team Member will work with both hands and arms simultaneously throughout the day.
  • The Team Member will use hand and fingers to grasp and pull.
  • The Team Member will perform repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms, and hands with up to 50 repetitions per minute.
The Team Member must be willing to be exposed to airborne particles (primarily flour dust), and a noise level loud enough to require hearing protection.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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