Premium Skilled Labor

Tyson Foods, Inc.•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. Skilled work may involve using knives and hooks, working on a moving table or chain, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Assignments may be in any department of the facility, including further processing of fresh beef products. Processing areas are wet and cold, generally ranging from 35 to 45 degrees; other work areas may be cold, damp, hot, or humid, and may have slippery floors. Positions may involve standing at a table or elevated platform for eight hours or more, climbing stairs or ladders, and continuously pushing, pulling, or lifting loads up to 75 pounds. The general physical requirements also describe pushing, pulling, and lifting weights not exceeding 80 pounds. Positions are on either A or B shift. The facility operates up to six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. 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. Former Tyson employees are subject to a 180-day rehire waiting period and a three-time rehire limit, effective January 2, 2025.

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 work with knives and hooks and properly wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to stand for 8 hours per shift and work on a moving chain or table.
Ability and willingness to work in hot, cold, damp, or humid conditions and on slippery walking surfaces.
Ability to push, pull, and lift weights up to 75 pounds continuously in applicable jobs; general job requirements state weights not exceeding 80 pounds.
Proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer urinalysis screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one of the following preferred jobs: 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, including heavy lifting.
Maintain production flow while following safety practices and Tyson policies and procedures.
Use knives and hooks in skilled positions and properly wear required personal protective equipment.
Work on a moving chain or table when assigned.
Stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach as required by the assigned area.
Continuously push, pull, or lift loads up to 75 pounds in applicable jobs.