General Production 2nd Shift Tecumseh NE
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 placed in the position they select at hiring and may rotate across facility areas based on operational needs, staffing requirements, and business demand. The role calls for a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates must be willing and able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. The manufacturing environment may involve humid or warm temperatures, cold temperatures below 40°F, wet conditions, and exposure to poultry products. The position requires extended standing and walking, repetitive hand and arm motions, and lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling product. Employees must be willing to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed, and rotate between departments or positions when operational needs require it. The listed second-shift schedule is 2:30/4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m./1:00 a.m. Pay is $16.15–$20.85 per hour, with an attendance bonus of $1.50–$2.50 per hour depending on position. Candidates who previously worked for Tyson must observe a minimum 90-day rehire waiting period and are limited to three periods of employment.
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Willingness to rotate between departments or positions based on operational needs.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
- For previous Tyson employees: observe a minimum 90-day rehire waiting period; employment is limited to three times.
Responsibilities
- Hang live birds.
- Handle and process inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standards.
- Trim product to meet quality standards.
- Perform rehanger labor to ensure proper product flow.
- Sort product to ensure it meets FPS standards.
- Perform whole-bird processing and specialty handling.
- Rotate between production positions as needed to support production requirements.
- Follow food safety, quality, animal welfare, and workplace safety policies.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, and equipment as required.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
