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Tyson Foods • 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. The employee may work in any department and must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skilled work may involve using knives and hooks, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and standing at a table or elevated platform for eight or more hours or working on a moving table or chain. Work conditions may be cold, hot, humid, wet, or damp, with slippery walking surfaces. Processing work involves further processing fresh beef products in a wet, cold environment ranging from 35 to 45 degrees. The work may also involve climbing stairs or ladders to elevated platforms.

Positions are assigned to either A or B shift. The facility operates up to six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Candidates must provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a urinalysis screening as part of the post-offer health assessment. Some roles may also require a background check.

Requirements

• At least 3 months of prior experience in a meat processing facility.
• Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness and ability to work on a moving chain or table and in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to work with knives and hooks and properly wear required PPE.
• Ability to stand for eight hours per shift and to push, pull, or lift the stated weights.
• Proof of authorization to work legally in the United States.
• Ability to pass a urinalysis screening as part of the post-offer health assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a preferred Harvest job: 1st Legger, 2nd Legger, 1st Butter, 2nd Butter, Low Backer, Head Dropper, Gullet Raiser, or Gutter.
• Experience in a preferred Processing job: Pull Clod, Bone Chuck, Bone Arm, Bone Rib, Pull Tenders, Bone Tops, or Seam Rounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate operative general labor, including heavy lifting and maintaining production flow.
• Follow safety requirements and Tyson policies and procedures.
• Perform skilled processing work that may include using knives and hooks.
• Work on a moving chain or table and wear all required PPE.
• Stand for eight hours per shift and perform duties involving standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Continuously lift, push, or pull weights up to 75 pounds; some duties specify pushing, lifting, and pulling weights not to exceed 80 pounds.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed