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Tyson • Holcomb, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs intermediate operative general labor in a beef processing facility, including heavy lifting and maintaining production flow while following safety practices and Tyson policies and procedures. Work may be assigned in any department and may include heavy or detailed knife work and further processing of fresh beef products. Skilled work uses knives and hooks and requires proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The role may involve standing at a table or elevated platform for eight hours or more, working at a moving table or chain, and climbing stairs or ladders to elevated platforms. Processing areas are wet and cold, typically 35 to 45 degrees; other work areas may be cold, hot, humid, or damp and have slippery surfaces.

Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Duties involve standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting. The posting describes continuous lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 75 pounds, as well as lifting or moving weights not to exceed 80 pounds in some tasks. All positions are for either A or B shift, and the facility operates up to six days per week, Monday through Saturday. Offers are contingent on proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and passing a urinalysis screening as part of the post-offer health assessment. Certain roles may also require a background check.

Requirements

• At least 3 months of prior experience in a meat processing facility.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to work with knives and hooks.
• Must be willing and able to work on a moving chain or table.
• Must be willing and able to work in hot and cold environments and properly wear required PPE.
• Must be able to stand for an eight-hour shift and continuously lift, push, or pull up to 75 pounds; some tasks involve weights up to 80 pounds.
• Must provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a post-offer urinalysis screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a preferred Harvest role: 1st legger, 2nd legger, 1st Butter, 2nd Butter, Low Backer, Head Dropper, gullet raiser, or gutter.
• Experience in a preferred Processing role: Pull Clod, bone Chuck, Bone Arm, Bone Rib, Pull Tenders, Bone Tops, or Seam Rounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate operative general labor, including heavy lifting.
• Maintain production flow while adhering to safety requirements and Tyson policies and procedures.
• Perform skilled processing tasks, which may include heavy or detailed knife work and use of hooks.
• Further process fresh beef products when assigned to Processing.
• Stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, reach, and lift as required by the assigned area.
• Work at a moving chain or table and use required PPE properly.
• Climb stairs or ladders to elevated platforms when required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match after one year
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid holidays
• Citizenship reimbursement
• Paid short-term disability
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan
• Paid bereavement leave after 90 days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation after six months
• Paid time off
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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