General Production 1st Shift Tecumseh NE

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Tecumseh (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

401(k) plans

affordable health, life, dental,Vision

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking General Production Team Members for the Tecumseh facility to support poultry processing operations.

Team members may rotate across multiple areas based on operational needs while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include hanging live birds, processing inedible materials, trimming for quality, and ensuring smooth product flow with adherence to all safety and FPS standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and performance expectations.
• Rehire rules apply for former Tyson employees (90‑day wait and up to 3 times).

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 to ensure product meets FPS standards.
• Whole bird processing and specialty handling.
• Production flex assignments and rotating between positions as needed.
• 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 compliance

Attendance

Performance expectations

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 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

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.

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

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.

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

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