About The Position

The primary task is to place birds onto shackles throughout the shift. Work environment temperature varies based on the temperature outside. The average temperature is 90 degrees or above. Will rotate to various positions within the department, perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor, and work overtime if needed. Pay rate = $18.35

Requirements

  • Must provide government identification number (SSN) to verify previous Tyson employment history.
  • Must have completed 90 days since the last termination date.
  • If terminated 3x times or more, not eligible at this location.
  • Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to use both hands for lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 6 lbs.
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs. occasionally.
  • Ability to stand on hard surfaces for up to 10 hours per day.
  • Ability to walk, climb, bend, and stoop.
  • Ability to perform repetitive gripping, pushing, pulling, and bending.
  • Ability to perform frequent overhead work.

Nice To Haves

  • Select SMS text messaging during the application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner.
  • If an applicant meets the minimum requirements for consideration, they may be contacted for a Plant Tour.
  • If the applicant is not contacted within the month that they applied, they will need to reapply again the following month to be considered.
  • Current Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.
  • Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
  • Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Responsibilities

  • Place birds onto shackles throughout the shift.
  • Operate the kill machine.
  • Rotate to various positions within the department.
  • Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.
  • Work overtime if needed.
  • Hang 35 birds per minute (3-5 lbs. Birds).
  • Work the dump station.
  • Catch stray birds.
  • Use both hands for lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 6 lbs.
  • Lift, push, or pull 50 lbs. occasionally.
  • Stand on hard surfaces for up to 10 hours per day.
  • Walk, climb, bend, and stoop.
  • Perform repetitive gripping, pushing, pulling, and bending.
  • Perform frequent overhead work.

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

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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