General Production 2nd Shift Tecumseh NE
About The Position
General Production Team Members support Smart Chicken poultry processing operations by performing production and labor functions as assigned. Employees are placed in the position they choose at hiring 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. Candidates must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position is based in a manufacturing environment that may include humid or warm temperatures, temperatures below 40°F, wet conditions, and exposure to poultry products. The listed second-shift hours are 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 the position. The schedule may include overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Requirements
- Ability and willingness 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 lbs.
- Ability to use knives or cutting tools in designated roles while following safety procedures.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive motions and frequent hand and arm use.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and occasionally squat, reach above the shoulder up to 2 feet, crouch, kneel, balance, and climb 5–10 feet.
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 maintain 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 requirements.
- Follow food safety, quality, animal welfare, and workplace safety policies.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, and equipment as required.
- Perform assigned work involving standing, walking, repetitive motions, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling product.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
