General Labor 1st Shift Waverly NE

Tyson Foods•Waverly, NE

1d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

General Production Team Members support Smart Chicken poultry processing operations by performing a variety of production and labor functions. Employees are assigned to the position they selected when hired and may rotate among facility areas based on operational needs, staffing requirements, and business demand. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position pays $15.10–$20.10 per hour, with an hourly bonus of up to $3.00. The listed first-shift schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or until assigned work is completed; start times may vary by position. Occasional weekend work may be required. Employees must be able to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed, and rotate between departments or positions based on operational needs. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to cold temperatures below 40°F, wet conditions, and poultry products. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, repetitive hand and arm motions, handling product, and lifting or carrying up to 45 pounds. The job may also involve bending, stooping, occasional squatting, reaching above the shoulder, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and occasional climbing to heights of 5–10 feet. Some designated roles require use of knives or cutting tools. Reasonable accommodations may be available for the physical requirements.

Requirements

Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
Able to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Willing to rotate between departments or positions based on operational needs.
Follow applicable safety procedures when using knives or cutting tools in designated roles.

Responsibilities

Perform tray packing and packaging of poultry products.
Seal, label, and box products as part of packaging packer duties.
Handle and process inedible materials according to food safety and environmental standards.
Support deboning operations, including safe use of knives and cutting tools where assigned.
Perform rehanger labor to maintain proper product flow.
Wash and sanitize combos in the receiving area.
Perform wing-cutting operations.
Sort product to ensure it meets FPS standards.
Process whole birds and handle specialty products.
Rotate between production positions as needed to support production 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.