General Production (1st Shift) Randall Road, Springdale - AR

Tyson Foods

Springdale (AR)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
Health benefits
401(k) plan

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR is seeking an entry-level general laborer to support production lines. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to policies, and a reliable work ethic.

You will stand for long periods, move and stack lightweight product, and rotate tasks while maintaining clean work areas and following SOPs. The position offers a day shift (Mon-Fri) with a starting pay rate of $16.70/hour.

Qualifications

  • Entry level general labor position requiring no specialized skills.

Responsibilities

  • Place individual trays onto the conveyor belt.
  • Pull/push 5-8 pounds of product toward the work area.
  • Select quality product from the conveyor to place into a tray.
  • Discard pieces that do not meet quality standards.
  • Keep work area clean and follow all SOPs.

Skills

General labor

Job description

Job Details

This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Starting pay rate: $16.70/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday (6am/7am - 4pm/5pm) Day shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Place individual trays onto the conveyor belt
  • Pull/push 5-8 pounds of product towards work area
  • Select quality product from the conveyor to place into a tray
  • Discard pieces of Smart Chicken that do not meet quality standards to rework
  • Place 1 to 2 pieces of Smart Chicken in the tray
  • Keep work area clean
  • Follow all SOP's for your area
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong hand/eye coordination
  • Good upper extremity motor skills
  • Ability to rotate job functions
  • Ability to wear, use and maintain personal protective equipment
  • Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
  • Ability to take direction and learn by observing others
Physical / Environment
  • Stand: Continuously (8 or more hours)
  • Grasp: Continuously (picking up product to place on trays)
  • Pull/Push: Occasionally (5-8 lbs. of product toward work area)
  • Lift: Continuously (2-12 ounces) Occasionally (up to 20-30 lbs.)
Other Physical Requirements
  • Continuously reach above shoulder (up to 2 ft)
  • Bend
  • Continuously over conveyor belt while placing product on trays
Physical Environment

Continuously work around moving machinery, working in a damp, slippery and cold environment (below 40 degrees F).

Rehire Criteria

This facility does accept rehires after 365 days and only if the applicant has not worked more than 2 previous times.

Tyson reserves the right to require longer waiting periods or not accept rehires based on the reason for dismissal.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Background Checks

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.

General Conditions

All applicants must provide their government identification number for the purpose of checking previous 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 Statement

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
  • 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.
Company Culture

Our team members make the difference.

If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.

Join us on the journey.

At Tyson, we feed the world like family.

Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!

We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.

We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

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