Job Details: I. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to: Hanging live birds onto the overhead shackle line from the live bird hanging conveyor. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Use of both hands and arms required. 4. Must stand on metal platform for up to 8 hours with (two thirty minute breaks). 5. Must be able to tolerate dark/dusty environments. II. MUSCULAR/SKELETAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB 1. Use of both hands and arms to pick up, and hang birds 3.5-6.5 pounds from conveyor at waist level to shackles 16 inches from the body at shoulder height. 2. Use full range of peripheral vision to pick up live birds and hang in shackles. 3. Lift a minimum of 3.5 pounds with repetitive lifting of up to 6.5 pounds 4. Must be able to handle weights in excess of 50 pounds, periodically, throughout the night when disposing of DOA birds 5. Standing 100% of the work shift with breaks. 6. Bending, twisting, stooping, and reaching required to place birds on the line for processing. III. TYPES OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO OPERATE FOR THE POSITION 1. Protective eye wear, bonnets, beard guard, dust mask if desired and proper foot wear. IV. MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, DIPLOMA OR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Required TO PERFORM THE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. On the job training provided. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here. 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 are raising expectations for how much good people can do. 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 Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.