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TYSON FOODS -WILKESBORO FRESH PLANT: 1st Shift DEBONE PROCESS SUPPORT Breast Shell Attnd PR03

Wilkesboro Plant - Wilkesboro, North Carolina

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
30 Sept 2026

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Job Details:

Pay is $ 17.70 per hour.

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REHIRES ARE SUBJECT TO A 91 DAY WAIT PERIOD, determined from their last date of employment, to apply 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.

  • Breast Shell Attendant Labor
  • The Breast Shell Attendant is responsible for managing breast frames from the deboning area. This position collects breast frames, places them into vats, and stages the vats for pickup by the Forklift Operator. The role also assists with maintaining product flow and supporting production operations as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collect breast frames from the debone area.
  • Place breast frames into designated vats for transport.
  • Stage full vats for pickup by the Forklift Operator.
  • Work in damp and cool production environments.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by management and group leaders.

Additional Responsibilities (Net Weight Orders)

When net-weight orders are being processed, employees may be required to:

  • Remove trays from the takeaway conveyor.
  • Weigh trays using a gram scale.
  • Add or remove fillets to meet weight specifications.
  • Return trays to the takeaway conveyor.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to climb stairs to and from workstations.
  • Ability to stand for the duration of the shift (approximately 8 hours).
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, including gripping.
  • Ability to maintain production pace while handling 48-72 breast fillets per minute.
  • Frequent bending, twisting, and turning to monitor and handle product.
  • Good hand-eye coordination required.
  • Ability to work safely around moving equipment and production lines.

Working Conditions

  • Damp and cool environment.
  • Fast-paced production setting.
  • Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

Required Equipment and PPE

  • Gloves
  • Waterproof boots
  • Ear protection (earplugs or earmuffs)
  • Hair bonnet
  • Beard guard (if applicable)
  • Gram scale
  • Electric jack

This position requires adherence to all company safety, quality, and food safety standards while maintaining productivity and efficiency.




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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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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.

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