General Laborer - Food Processing & Harvest (Entry-Level)

Tyson Foods

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 17,000 - 28,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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

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.

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