General Production 1st Shift Tecumseh NE

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods—Tecumseh Poultry in the United States—is seeking General Production Team Members to support poultry processing operations. You will perform a variety of production tasks and may rotate across multiple areas based on need while upholding safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Position requires ability to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays. Prior Tyson experience triggers a 90‑day rehire wait and limits on re-employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and performance expectations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Hanging live birds.
• Handling and processing inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standards.
• Trimming product to ensure proper quality standards are met.
• Rehanger labor to ensure proper product flow.
• 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.
• Adherence to all food safety, quality, animal welfare, and workplace safety policies.
• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, tools, and equipment as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety first

Instruction following

Job description

Job Details: 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 RESPONSBILITIES

Team members in this position may be required to perform one or more of the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Hanging live birds
• Handling and processing inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standards
• Trimming product to ensure proper quality standards are met
• Rehanger labor to ensure proper product flow
• 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
• 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 humid or warm temperatures, 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.)

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

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and performance expectations
• 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: 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.

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.

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. Tecumseh Poultry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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 Tecumseh Poultry, 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 Tecumseh Poultry 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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