General Labor 1st Shift Waverly NE

Tyson Foods•Waverly, NE

4d•$16 - $21

About The Position

General Production Team Members support Smart Chicken poultry processing operations by performing a variety of production and labor functions. Team members are initially placed in the position selected at hiring and may rotate among facility areas based on operational needs, staffing requirements, and business demand. The role requires commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position is based in a manufacturing environment with exposure to cold temperatures below 40°F, wet conditions, and poultry products. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. The listed first-shift hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until assigned work is complete; start times may vary by position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required as needed.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to perform the job's physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and frequently use hands and arms.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and handle product as required, including lifting or carrying up to 45 pounds.
Ability to bend and stoop; occasionally squat, reach above shoulder level (up to 2 feet), crouch, kneel, balance, and climb 5–10 feet.
Ability to work in cold temperatures below 40°F, wet conditions, and around poultry products.
Ability to use knives or cutting tools in designated roles while following safety procedures.
Ability and willingness to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Willingness to rotate among departments or positions based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

Perform tray packing and packaging of poultry products.
Carry out packaging duties, including sealing, labeling, and boxing.
Handle and process inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standards.
Support deboning operations, including safe use of knives and cutting tools in designated roles.
Perform rehanging labor to ensure proper product flow.
Wash and sanitize combos in the receiving area.
Perform wing-cutting operations.
Sort product to ensure it meets FPS standards.
Perform whole-bird processing and specialty handling.
Rotate between production positions as needed to support operational requirements.
Sort cases from the Distribution line, sort orders, prepare pallets, and load orders onto trucks.
Follow food safety, quality, animal welfare, and workplace safety policies.
Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, and equipment as required.
Work assigned shifts and overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed.
Rotate between departments or positions based on operational needs.