General Labor 1st & 2nd Shift - San Lorenzo, CA

Tyson Foods; San Lorenzo (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in California is seeking a production associate for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will peel product, pack chubs, load for slicing, and assist with line feeding while maintaining GMP, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities include weighing, inspecting, palletizing finished goods, rotating through stations, and completing required training. The role emphasizes cleanliness, teamwork, and adherence to policies as you support continuous production.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and any assigned shift as needed.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all safety, food safety, GMP, and quality requirements.
• Must be willing and able to complete all required training.
• Must be willing and able to rotate through assigned production positions, when applicable.
• Must be dependable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing and able to perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Peel product and prepare materials for production processes.
• Pack chubs and prepare product for further processing.
• Load product for slicing and assist with line feeding activities.
• Weigh, sort, inspect, and package product according to production standards.
• Place finished product onto pallets for storage or shipment.
• Rotate through assigned workstations and production tasks as needed.
• Follow all safety, food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality requirements.
• Complete all required job training and participate in ongoing training as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Lead.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Peel product and prepare materials for production processes.
• Pack chubs and prepare product for further processing.
• Load product for slicing and assist with line feeding activities.
• Weigh, sort, inspect, and package product according to production standards.
• Place finished product onto pallets for storage or shipment.
• Rotate through assigned workstations and production tasks as needed.
• Follow all safety, food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality requirements.
• Complete all required job training and participate in ongoing training as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Lead.

Requirements

• Must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and any assigned shift as needed.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all safety, food safety, GMP, and quality requirements.
• Must be willing and able to complete all required training.
• Must be willing and able to rotate through assigned production positions, when applicable.
• Must be dependable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing and able to perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands vary by assignment but may include repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, bending, twisting, and handling product weighing up to 60 pounds throughout the shift.
• Must be willing and able to perform work with hands and arms below waist level, at shoulder level, and above shoulder level.
• Must be willing and able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to work in temperatures of 35°F or below for the duration of the shift.
• Must be willing and able to perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Must be willing and able to bend, twist, reach, grasp, and stoop frequently throughout the shift.

Pay Range/Rate: $23.50

Incentives: Annual Incentive Plan: No Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

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Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

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