TYSON FOODS -WILKESBORO FRESH PLANT: 1st Shift CONE LINE General Labor PR01 IMMEDIATE NEED

General Labor (Debone Operations)

Job Summary

These are entry-level, non-skilled production positions responsible for successfully completing an 8-week qualification period while learning and performing a variety of debone-line functions. Team Members are expected to maintain a safe work environment and comply with all Tyson policies, procedures, and food safety requirements.

Essential Job Functions

Machine Feeder

• Place product onto conveyors that feed processing equipment.
• Ensure product is positioned correctly as it enters the machine.
• Conduct routine machine checks to verify proper operation.
• Document machine testing results and report equipment failures.

Wing Cutter

• Remove wings from the breast frame according to established quality standards.
• Minimize breast meat remaining on wings.
• Identify and remove defective product.
• Place acceptable product onto the conveyor system.

Breast Trimmer

• Trim boneless breast fillets to specification.
• Remove bones, skin, cartilage, and other defects.
• Return trimmed product to the conveyor for further processing.

Breast Puller

• Manually remove breast meat from frames.
• Pull meat downward and use a knife to separate flank meat from the rib cage.
• Inspect frames and breast butterflies for remaining bones.
• Trim bones as necessary or place product in designated areas for additional inspection.

Shoulder Cutter

• Cut front halves at the shoulder joint according to specification.
• Ensure pulley bones and scapula bones are clean with eye meat removed.
• Pull shoulders to the proper length to support downstream wing-cut operations.

Utility Labor

• Maintain product flow and ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Support daily operations by filling in at various production positions as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous production-related tasks within the assigned area.

Tender Scorer/Puller

• Separate tenderloins from the breast shell without damaging the tender.
• Remove any bones or foreign material found on the product.
• Ensure product meets quality standards.

Cone Stabber

• Place front halves onto debone cones at the beginning of the line.
• Transfer product from collection bins to cones.
• Avoid missed placements, dropped product, damaged ribs, or split keel bones.

Backup Labor

• Cross-train and perform all positions on the debone cone line.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform duties to standard at required line speeds.
• Provide operational support wherever needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in damp, cold, wet, or hot production environments.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms above shoulder level.
• Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to climb stairs to and from work areas.
• Ability to perform occasional stooping and bending.
• Ability to use knives, scissors, and other required tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to maintain required production line speed.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Required PPE may include:

• Hearing protection (ear plugs or ear muffs)
• Hair net
• Beard guard (if applicable)
• Aprons and protective wraps
• Cut-resistant gloves
• Arm guards
• Any additional PPE required by Tyson policies and safety procedures

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Must successfully meet all job performance, quality, safety, and attendance requirements within the 6 to 8 week qualification period.

Safety Statement

All Tyson Team Members are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to, adhering to all personal safety, food safety, quality assurance, and company policies and procedures.




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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