Heavy Skilled - Harvest/Processing

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

This position performs intermediate operative general labor, including operating machinery, heavy lifting, and maintaining production flow while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. Skilled tasks involve knives and hooks, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and physical labor in production settings. Work may take place in cold, hot, or humid conditions, on a moving chain or table, or at a table or elevated platform.

Requirements

At least 1 month of prior experience in a meat processing facility.
Must be willing and able to work on a moving chain or table and in both hot and cold environments.
Must be able to work with knives and hooks.
Must be willing to use and properly wear all required PPE.
Must be able to stand for 8 hours per shift.
Must be able to push, pull, and lift weights up to 80 lbs. and use physical force for these tasks.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one of the following harvest jobs: 1st Legger, 2nd Legger, 1st Butter, 2nd Butter, Low Backer, Head Dropper, Gullet Raiser, Split Saw Operator, or Gutter.
Experience in one of the following processing jobs: Pull Clod, Bone Chuck, Bone Arm, Bone Rib, Pull Tenders, Pull 13th Rib, Pull Finger/Button Bones, Bone Tops, or Seam Rounds.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery and perform intermediate general labor.
Maintain production flow and a safe work environment while following Tyson policies and procedures.
Work on a moving chain or table and in hot and cold environments.
Use knives and hooks in skilled work tasks.
Properly wear required PPE.
Stand for eight hours per shift and perform pushing, pulling, and lifting tasks, including handling weights up to 80 lbs.