Dakota City-General Labor Production

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods Dakota City Plant is seeking a General Laborer for our Processing/Harvest team. This entry-level role supports safety and quality standards and performs a range of tasks across departments.

You will lift heavy items (40–80 pounds), work in extreme temperatures and wet conditions, and use knives and hand tools to cut and process meat products according to production specs. Shifts are all shifts; benefits available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 8–10 hours per day.
• Comfortable in extreme temperatures and wet conditions.
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to use various tools and equipment for processing tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stamina

Physical strength

Tools handling

Tools

Knives

Job description

# **Dakota City Plant General Production*** # **Processing/Harvest**## **Description: 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.****Responsibilities:*** ## 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.**Requirements:*** ## 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.**Apply today to join our team and be a part of a company that values safety, quality, and its employees!****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.**# **Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner. Any Prior Workers that need to update their phone number please call 1-479-290-5000**## **Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a MINIMUM rehire waiting period of 180 days and a 3 time hire limit.****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)**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.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.### About UsOur team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.**Benefits** 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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans** Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.