Heavy Skilled - Harvest/Processing

Tyson Foods • Amarillo, TX

6d

About The Position

This position performs intermediate operative general labor in harvest or processing, including operating machinery, heavy lifting, and maintaining production flow while working safely and following Tyson policies and procedures. Skilled work may involve knives and hooks and requires proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The work may take place in cold, hot, or humid conditions, on a moving chain or table, or at a table or elevated platform. The position requires standing for eight hours or more per shift and physical exertion that includes pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 80 pounds.

Applicants must have at least one month of prior experience in a meat processing facility. Experience in specified harvest or processing jobs is preferred. Candidates who previously worked for Tyson are subject to a 180-day rehire waiting period and a three-time limit. The role is on A Shift in the United States. Relocation assistance is not available. Certain roles may require a background check.

Requirements

• At least one month of prior experience in a meat processing facility.
• Willingness and ability to work on a moving chain or table and in both hot and cold environments.
• Ability to work with knives and hooks in skilled positions.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 80 pounds, including using physical force.
• Willingness to use and properly wear all required PPE.
• Ability to stand for eight hours per shift and perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more of these harvest jobs: 1st Legger, 2nd Legger, 1st Butter, 2nd Butter, Low Backer, Head Dropper, Gullet Raiser, Split Saw Operator, or Gutter.
• Experience in one or more of these 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.
• Work on a moving chain or table and in hot and cold environments as needed.
• Use knives and hooks in skilled positions.
• Wear required PPE properly and follow safety practices and Tyson policies and procedures.
• Stand for eight hours or more per shift and push, pull, and lift weights up to 80 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed