A Shift Heavy Skill Rendering Operator - Logansport Plant (New Hires Only) November 2026

Tyson•Logansport, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Skill Rendering Operator performs advanced skilled processing tasks involving pork products and product handling in a manufacturing and processing environment. Depending on the position, the operator may safely use forklifts and other processing or material-handling equipment, move and transport products and materials, and follow food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures. Examples of positions include Mule Driver, Forklift Operator, and Trayformer Operator. Work conditions may be wet, humid, cold, hot, or otherwise variable, with temperatures ranging from approximately 35°F to over 100°F depending on the work area. The role requires extended periods of standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand and arm use. It may also involve climbing ladders or working on elevated platforms, and handling materials weighing up to 150 pounds or pushing/pulling up to 140 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Have at least 2 months of work history with the same employer.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on concrete or other hard surfaces.
Ability to frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and use hands and arms repetitively.
May need to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials as required, including lifting up to 150 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 140 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Production experience in a meat processing facility.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled processing tasks involving pork products and product handling.
Safely operate forklifts and other processing or material-handling equipment as required by the position.
Follow food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures.
Move, transport, and handle products and materials throughout the production process.