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Tyson Foods · Onsite · Waverly Plant - Waverly, Nebraska

Job Details:

Pay range: $15.10 – $20.10 + hourly bonus of up to $3.00/hr 

2nd shift receives a $2 shift differential 

HOURS: Monday – Friday, occasional weekend work  

1st Shift: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm or upon completion of assigned work (start times may vary depending on position) 

2nd Shift 3:30 pm – 12:00 am  or upon completion of assigned work (start times may vary depending on position) 

 

SUMMARY:  The General Production Team Members support the Smart Chicken poultry processing operations by performing a variety of production and labor functions as assigned. Team members will be placed in the position they chose at the time of hiring and may be rotated across multiple areas of the facility based on operational needs, staffing requirements, and business demand. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES: 

  • Team members in this position may be required to perform one or more of the following duties, including but not limited to: 

  • Tray packing and packaging of poultry products 

  • Packaging packer duties, including sealing, labeling, and boxing 

  • Handling and processing inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standards 

  • Debone support functions, including the safe use of knives and cutting tools 

  • Rehanger labor to ensure proper product flow 

  • Combo wash; cleaning and sanitizing the combos in the receiving area 

  • Wing cutting operations 

  • Sorting duties, ensuring product meets FPS standards 

  • Whole bird processing and specialty handling 

  • Production flex assignments, rotating between positions as needed to support production requirements 

  • Distribution functions including sorting cases from the Distribution line, sorting out the orders, preparing the pallets and loading the orders onto the trucks. 

  • Adherence to all food safety, quality, animal welfare, and workplace safety policies 

  • Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, tools, and equipment as required 

  

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:  

  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to cold temperatures, wet conditions, and poultry products. (below 40°F) 

  • Standing and walking for extended periods of time 

  • Repetitive motions and frequent use of hands and arms 

  • Lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling product as required by the position 

  • Willing and able to lift/carry up to 45 lbs 

  • Use of knives or cutting tools in designated roles, following all safety procedures 

  • Other Physical Requirements: 

    • Bending and stooping 

    • Occasional Squat, reach above shoulder (up to 2 ft.), crouch, kneel, balance, (Occasionally) 

    • Climb height: Occasionally (5 – 10 ft.) 

     

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation 

 Schedule and Flexibility: 

  • Ability to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed 

  • Willingness to rotate between departments or positions based on operational needs  

Rehire Consideration:  

  • Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment. 

 

  

 

  

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND 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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