Fabrication Driver PR09 Materials Handler 1st Shift Waverly NE

Tyson Foods; Nebraska; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Waverly, Nebraska, is hiring for a Fabrication Driver/Materials Handler on 1st shift. The role unloads trailers, scans and weighs products, and ensures 100% inventory accuracy while transporting items to staging areas.

It requires flexibility for occasional weekend work and a focus on safety. Compensation includes $18.05/hour plus up to $3.00/hour efficiency bonus; 2nd shift receives a $2 differential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to obtain pallet jacket & forklift certification
• Ability to learn to drive a shag truck
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Must have valid drivers license
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to wear, use and maintain personal protective equipment
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 6 months of production experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Scan incoming combos of product
• Weigh combos
• Communicate with Leadership about combo/trailer movement
• Ensure inventory is 100% accurate throughout the production day
• Keep the area clean
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to being a backup to the shag truck driver as needed.

Skills

Attendance

Punctuality

Detail oriented

Communication

Multi-tasking

Valid driver’s license

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack

Shag truck operation

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Fabrication Driver PR09 Materials Handler 1st Shift Waverly NEApply: Waverly Plant - Waverly, Nebraska: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (3 days left to apply): R0495949**Job Details:****Pay: $18.05/****hr** **+ up to $3.00/****hr** **efficiency bonus** **2nd shift receives a $2 shift differential** **Hours:** Monday – Friday, occasional weekend work 1st Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm or upon completion of assigned work 2nd Shift 3:30 pm – 12:00 am or upon completion of assigned work **SUMMARY:** This position is responsible for unloading trailers, scanning, weighing, and labeling all products coming in and out of the receiving cooler, in addition to transporting the combos to the staging dumper area. Ensures inventory is 100% accurate throughout the production day. In addition, this position will act as backup for the Shag truck driver when needed. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Scan incoming combos of product Weigh combos Communicate with Leadership about combo/trailer movement Ensure inventory is 100% accurate throughout the production day Keep the area clean Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to being a backup to the shag truck driver as needed. **QUALIFICATIONS:** Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality Ability to obtain pallet jacket & forklift certification Ability to learn to drive a shag truck Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Detail oriented Ability to work independently and multi-task Must have valid driver’s license Basic computer skills Ability to wear, use and maintain personal protective equipment Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures **Education and/or Experience:** High School Diploma or equivalent preferred 6 months of production experience preferred **Communication Skills:** Ability to communicate effectively Ability to read the labels with product name and number **Physical Requirements:** Stand/Walk: Continuously (8 hrs or more) Grasp: Frequently Lift/Carry: Frequently (up to 20lbs.) Push/Pull: Frequently (5 to 25 lbs.) Physical Environment: Continuously: Working around moving machinery, working in a damp, slipper and cold environment (Below 40° F) Occasionally; reach above shoulder (up to 2 ft.) Occasionally; Climb (2 feet) The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation **Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (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.