Heavy Skilled - Harvest/Processing

Tyson Foods•Amarillo, TX

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 and requires proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The role may involve working on a moving chain or table, at a table or elevated platform, and in cold, hot, or humid conditions. Candidates must be able to stand for eight hours per shift and push, pull, and lift weights up to 80 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Previous Tyson employees are subject to a 180-day rehire waiting period and a three-time rehire limit. The shift is A Shift. Relocation assistance is not available. Certain roles may require a background check. Hourly applicants must complete a task after submitting an application to provide additional information for 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 to work with knives and hooks.
Ability to push, pull, and lift weights up to 80 pounds.
Willingness to use and properly wear all required PPE.
Ability to stand for eight hours per shift.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without 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 in harvest or processing.
Operate machinery and help maintain production flow.
Use knives and hooks in skilled tasks.
Work on a moving chain or table and in hot or cold environments as required.
Push, pull, and lift weights up to 80 pounds.
Wear all required PPE properly and follow safety practices and Tyson policies and procedures.