General Labor 2nd Shift Waverly NE

Tyson•Waverly, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

General Production Team Members support Smart Chicken poultry processing operations by performing a variety of production and labor functions as assigned. Team members are placed in the position selected at hiring and may rotate across 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. This position is on second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. or until assigned work is completed. Start times may vary depending on the position. Occasional weekend work, overtime, and holiday work may be required. Pay is $15.10–$20.10 per hour, with an hourly bonus of up to $3.00 and a $2 second-shift differential. The manufacturing environment includes exposure to temperatures below 40°F, wet conditions, and poultry products. The job involves standing and walking for extended periods, repetitive hand and arm motions, and lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling product. Employees must be able to lift or carry up to 45 pounds and perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. A minimum 90-day waiting period applies to former Tyson employees seeking rehire, and they are limited to three periods of employment.

Requirements

Ability to work the assigned second shift and occasional weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
Willingness to rotate between departments or positions based on operational needs.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive motions with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and lift, push, pull, and handle product as required.
Ability to perform required physical activities, including bending, stooping, occasional squatting, reaching above the shoulder, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and occasional climbing at heights of 5–10 feet, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Follow 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 duties.
Handle and process inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standards.
Provide debone support, including safely using knives and cutting tools in designated roles.
Perform rehanger labor to support proper product flow.
Clean and sanitize combos in the receiving area.
Perform wing-cutting operations.
Sort products to ensure they meet 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.