General Labor 2nd shift Waverly Nebraska

Tyson Foods; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Life insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring General Production Team Members in the United States (Nebraska, Waverly). The role involves poultry processing tasks across multiple areas with rotation based on needs.

Expect a safety‑driven, fast-paced environment and teamwork to meet quality standards. Schedule shows 1st and 2nd shifts with 2nd shift featuring a $2/hour differential; typical hours are 7:00am–3:00pm or 3:30pm–12:00am on second shift, with occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Tray packing and packaging of poultry products.
• Handling and processing inedible materials per safety standards.
• Debone support functions with knives and cutting tools.

Responsibilities

• Tray packing and packaging of poultry products
• Packaging packer duties, including sealing, labeling, and boxing
• Handling and processing inedible materials in accordance with food safety standards
• Debone support functions, including safe use of knives and cutting tools
• Rehanger labor to ensure proper product flow
• Wing cutting operations
• Sorting duties to meet FPS standards
• Distribution tasks: sort cases, prepare pallets, load trucks

Job description

Pay range

$15.10 – $20.10 + hourly bonus of up to $3.00/hr

Shift differential

2nd shift receives a $2 shift differential

Hours

Monday – Friday, occasional weekend work

1st Shift

7:00 am – 3:00 pm or upon completion of assigned work (start times may vary depending on position)

2nd Shift

3:30 pm – 12:00 am or upon completion of assigned work (start times may vary depending on position)

Summary

The General Production Team Members support the Smart Chicken poultry processing operations by performing a variety of production and labor functions as assigned. Team members will be placed in the position they chose at the time of hiring and may be rotated across multiple areas of the facility based on operational needs, staffing requirements, and business demand. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Team members in this position may be required to perform one or more of the following duties, including but not limited to:
• Tray packing and packaging of poultry products
• Packaging packer duties, including sealing, labeling, and boxing
• Handling and processing inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standards
• Debone support functions, including the safe use of knives and cutting tools
• Rehanger labor to ensure proper product flow
• Combo wash; cleaning and sanitizing the combos in the receiving area
• Wing cutting operations
• Sorting duties, ensuring product meets FPS standards
• Whole bird processing and specialty handling
• Production flex assignments, rotating between positions as needed to support production requirements
• Distribution functions including sorting cases from the Distribution line, sorting out the orders, preparing the pallets and loading the orders onto the trucks.
• Adherence to all food safety, quality, animal welfare, and workplace safety policies
• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, tools, and equipment as required

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to cold temperatures, wet conditions, and poultry products. (below 40°F)
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Repetitive motions and frequent use of hands and arms
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling product as required by the position
• Willing and able to lift/carry up to 45 lbs
• Use of knives or cutting tools in designated roles, following all safety procedures
• Other Physical Requirements:
• Bending and stooping
• Occasional Squat, reach above shoulder (up to 2 ft.), crouch, kneel, balance, (Occasionally)
• Climb height: Occasionally (5 – 10 ft.)

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

Schedule and Flexibility

• Ability to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Willingness to rotate between departments or positions based on operational needs

Rehire Consideration

• Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Background Check Requirement

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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