Jobs Companies Tyson Foods Shelbyville TN - Receiving Live Hanger (1st Shift) - Fulltime - SEPTEMBER 2026

About this Shelbyville TN - Receiving Live Hanger (1st Shift) - Fulltime - SEPTEMBER 2026 role at Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods · Onsite · Shelbyville Plant - Shelbyville, Tennessee

Job Details:

Your future starts here. We are a global multi protein Company. We take pride in feeding families. Become part of a team that is engaged in the production of food in order to feed the Nation.

Summary

All qualified candidates will be considered for entry-level positions that may be available in the following departments: Receiving, Live Hanger.
Candidates may be invited to attend a tour, so they can see the jobs in each department.
 

Tasks 

--    Stand approximately 8 hrs per day while hanging birds onto an overhead shackle line. 
¬    Use two hands, to grasp live chicken by the legs, taking care not to bruise the chicken or break any parts.
¬    Lift the chicken and turn it upside down with the breast facing away
¬    Ability to hang at least 28 birds per minute that weigh approximately 5-10 pounds
¬    Wear all required safety equipment
¬    Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
¬    Must be able to work at a fast pace for the entire shift
¬    Must be able to work flexible hours and some weekends as production requires
¬    Must be able to work in a cold, hot, damp and dusty environment
¬    Must observe all required hygiene & safety procedures at all times
¬    Must be able to stand for the entire shift
¬    The job requires repetitive bending, lifting, twisting, & turning
¬    Must comply with all policies and rules
¬    Must be able to work in a dim and ultraviolet fluorescent light
¬    Must be able to work around a minimum amount of dust and or ammonia from live birds

Must be able to perform other duties within the department as required


 

Requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years of age.  All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a urinalysis screening which is part of the post-offer health assessment.   Applications are only active for the current month in which you applied.  Applicant will need to reapply next month and have an active application to be considered for employment.


 

Rehire Eligibility

-Accepting rehires: Yes

-Can not have worked with Tyson more than 3 times

-Rehire waiting period: 181 days


 

Benefits Start Day 1!
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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.


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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About Tyson Foods

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recogn

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