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Tyson Foods was named as One of America’s Most JUST Companies for a 5th year! This is a reflection of the work we do to support our team members and the customers, consumers, and the communities we serve.
- We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!
Benefits include: medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; 1 week of paid vacation after 6 months, plus earned time off; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!
Whether you are seeking a job for right now or a career for forever – Tyson has what you are looking for! Tyson has a committed track record of promoting from within because we believe our Team Members can grow into the best leaders.
If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe work environment. Waterloo KPR produces fully cooked, ready-to-eat products, and operates six days a week.
THIS IS A 1ST SHIFT FULL-TIME POSITION WITH A GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE OF MONDAY – FRIDAY, AND SATURDAYS, AS NEEDED, 4:45/5:00 A.M. TO 2:00/2:30 P.M. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER GENERAL LABOR WATERLOO KPR JOB POSTINGS FOR OTHER SHIFTS AND WORK SCHEDULES. The base rate of pay is $18.70/hour. Team members have the ability to earn more by training on and performing other jobs. This job is eligible for overtime pay. Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed.
To be considered for employment, you must provide your social security number at the end of the application under National ID# (after seeing “Congratulations”).
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs general labor responsibilities in any department (formulation, cook/pack) that includes, but may not be limited to: packaging products; processing rework; filling and labeling combos/boxes; using forklift/pallet jack to move and replace combos/boxes; inspecting meat product for foreign material; wrapping combos; breaking down combos and taking to trash compactor; adding spice to blenders; taking samples; stacking used pallets; cleaning up product spills; and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Adheres to Tyson Foods policies and procedures in the performance of the job while maintaining a safe work environment for self and others.
- Reports to work on time, works full work schedule, and works weekends/overtime, as needed
- Learns and performs other jobs for career development and to meet staffing needs
- All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to personal safety and food safety
- Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations
- Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Forklift training can be provided
Job Requirements:
- No experience necessary
- Basic computer skills to navigate systems and perform data entry preferred
- Ability to accurately perform math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Ability to record information using company-provided forms and procedures
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
- Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively with all team members and management
- Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed
- Ability to work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm (i.e., 80-90°F) to cold (i.e., 20-40°F), where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas
- Ability to climb up and down stairs/ladders to get to/from work areas, and work at elevated levels of various heights and in confined spaces, if needed
- Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching above, across, and below, and at shoulder level
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level
- Ability to perform repetitive motions, flex/grip with wrists/hands, and use tools (e.g., box knife, metal scraper)
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection.
