Heavy Skilled - Harvest/Processing

Tyson • Amarillo, TX

4d

About The Position

This position performs intermediate operative general labor in harvest or processing, including operating machinery, heavy lifting, and maintaining production flow while following safety practices and Tyson policies and procedures. Skilled work involves knives and hooks, proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), and may take place on a moving chain or table. The work environment may be cold, hot, or humid. Employees must be able to stand for eight hours per shift and perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Candidates who previously worked for Tyson are subject to a 180-day rehire waiting period and a three-time limit. Relocation assistance and referral payout are not eligible for this position. Hourly applicants must complete a task after submitting their application to provide additional information for employment consideration.

Requirements

• At least one month of prior experience in a meat processing facility.
• Ability and willingness to work on a moving chain or table and in both hot and cold environments.
• Ability and willingness to work with knives and hooks.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift weights up to 80 pounds using physical force.
• Ability and willingness to wear required PPE properly and stand for eight hours per shift.
• Ability 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

• Perform intermediate operative general labor, including operating machinery and maintaining production flow.
• Use knives and hooks as required for skilled work.
• Work on a moving chain or table and in hot and cold environments.
• Push, pull, and lift weights up to 80 pounds.
• Wear all required PPE properly and follow safety requirements and Tyson policies and procedures.
• Stand for eight hours per shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• 401(k) plan
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Fully funded education discount program
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed