Premium Skilled Labor

Tyson•Holcomb, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs intermediate operative general labor in any department of a beef processing facility. The work includes skilled tasks involving knives and hooks, such as heavy or detailed knife work, and maintaining production flow while following safety practices and Tyson policies and procedures. Processing work includes further processing of fresh beef products in a wet, cold environment generally ranging from 35 to 45 degrees. Work areas may also be cold, damp, hot, or humid, with slippery walking surfaces. The role requires standing for eight hours or more, potentially at a table or elevated platform, and may involve working at a moving table or chain. Physical tasks include standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting. Employees must properly wear required personal protective equipment and be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Positions are for either A or B shift. The facility operates up to six days per week, Monday through Saturday.

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.
Ability to stand for 8 hours per shift and work on a moving chain or table.
Ability and willingness to work in hot and cold environments and in cold, damp, wet, or humid conditions with slippery surfaces.
Ability to use knives and hooks and properly wear required PPE.
Ability to push, pull, or lift weights up to 75 lbs continuously; the description also states pushing, lifting, and pulling weights not to exceed 80 lbs.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of the following meat-processing jobs is preferred: Harvest—1st legger, 2nd legger, 1st Butter, 2nd Butter, Low Backer, Head Dropper, gullet raiser, or gutter; Processing—Pull Clod, bone Chuck, Bone Arm, Bone Rib, Pull Tenders, Bone Tops, or Seam Rounds.

Responsibilities

Perform intermediate operative general labor and help maintain production flow.
Perform skilled work involving knives and hooks, including heavy or detailed knife work.
Follow safety requirements and Tyson policies and procedures, including properly wearing required PPE.
Work at a moving chain or table and in assigned departments of the beef processing facility.
Perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting.
Climb stairs or ladders to elevated platforms when required.