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Harvest Backup Knife Labor- 2nd shift - Cumming, Ga.

Tyson Foods
Cumming, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
Job Details:

As the Harvest Backup Knife Labor, you are responsible for ensuring proper cut and bleed out on the birds and removing birds that do not meet standards. This is a fast-paced position that works alone the majority of the time. This position will also be required to rotate into the live hanging position to perform live hanger duties as required.

Tasks

Candidate must be able to work safely and efficiently at a fast pace, be self-motivated and reliable. The physical ability to repeatedly grasp and lift birds while using the knife is required. Candidate must be able to stand without difficulty throughout the day. Candidate must be able to work around blood at all time, in a humid, wet environment. Must be able to communicate effectively.

Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing pulling and reaching are required. These positions work in a dusty, hot, and humid to cold and damp environment on slippery surfaces. Jobs are fast paced and require repetitive motion. Some positions require lifting, pushing and pulling up to 40 lbs. Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching and pulling.

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.

All applicants must provide their Social Security Number on their application. This is a necessary item in order to complete your application review, the process is not complete until your US Social Security number is provided.

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  • INFORMATION FOR RE-HIRES:
  • Candidates who have worked 3 or more times with Tyson Foods will not be considered.
  • Rehires will have a waiting period of 90 days before they will be considered for a position at this facility.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND 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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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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