Entry-Level Meat Processing General Laborer (All Shifts)

Tyson Foods; Dakota City (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

401(k) plans

affordable health

life

dental

vision and prescription drug benefits

and more

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring a General Laborer at the Dakota City Plant. This entry-level role supports processing/harvest operations and focuses on safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include moving product, lifting up to 80 pounds, and working across multiple departments. Knife and tool use is required; shifts cover all schedules, with background checks as applicable.

Qualifications

• Ability to work 8–10 hours per day.
• Comfortable in extreme temperatures and wet conditions.
• Capable of handling physically demanding tasks.
• Willing to use various tools and equipment for processing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in different departments within the Processing/Harvest facility.
• Handle and move products weighing 40–80 pounds.
• Work in varying conditions, including extreme cold or hot environments.
• Use knives and hand tools to cut, trim, and process meat products per standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

Tools

Knives

Hand tools

Job description

Tyson Foods is hiring a General Laborer at the Dakota City Plant. This entry-level role supports processing/harvest operations and focuses on safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include moving product, lifting up to 80 pounds, and working across multiple departments. Knife and tool use is required; shifts cover all schedules, with background checks as applicable.