Dakota City-General Labor Production

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Dakota City (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Dakota City, NE is hiring a General Laborer for our Processing/Harvest facility. This entry-level role supports multiple departments and emphasizes safety and quality in daily tasks.

You'll handle, move, and process meat products, lifting 40–80 pounds, and work across ALL SHIFTS in varying conditions, including cold, heat, and wet areas. Training provided on equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical tasks, including lifting 40–80 pounds.
• Willingness to work in extreme temperatures.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work 8–10 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in different departments within the Processing/Harvest facility.
• Handle and move products, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing 40–80 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures (-10 to 105 degrees) and wet areas.
• Use knives and hand tools to cut, trim, and process meat products according to standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual tasks

Safety awareness

Tools

Knives

Hand tools

Job description

Dakota City Plant General ProductionProcessing/Harvest

Join our team at Tyson Foods as a General Laborer! This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of safety and quality.

• Perform a variety of tasks in different departments within our Processing/Harvest facility.
• Handle and move products, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing 40 pounds up to 80 pounds.
• Work in varying conditions, including extreme cold or hot environments (-10 to 105 degrees) and wet areas.
• Use knives and specialized hand tools to cut, trim, and process meat products in accordance with production standards.

• Ability to work 8-10 hours per day.
• Comfortable working in extreme temperatures and wet conditions.
• Capability to handle physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to use various tools and equipment for processing tasks.

Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a MINIMUM rehire waiting period of 180 days and a 3 time hire limit.

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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.