General Production 1st Shift Tecumseh NE

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods in the United States is seeking General Production Team Members to support poultry processing operations. Roles may rotate across multiple areas, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include hanging live birds, trimming, sorting, and maintaining product flow while complying with food safety policies. Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and work overtime is required; background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• 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.
• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, tools, and equipment as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Stamina

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 birdsHandling and processing inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standardsTrimming product to ensure proper quality standards are metRehanger labor to ensure proper product flowSorting duties, ensuring product meets FPS standardsWhole bird processing and specialty handlingProduction flex assignments, rotating between positions as needed to support production requirementsAdherence to all food safety, quality, animal welfare, and workplace safety policiesCleaning and sanitizing work areas, tools, and equipment as requiredWork 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 timeRepetitive motions and frequent use of hands and armsLifting, pushing, pulling, and handling product as required by the positionWilling and able to lift/carry up to 45 lbsUse of knives or cutting tools in designated roles, following all safety proceduresOther Physical Requirements:Bending and stoopingOccasional 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 neededWillingness to rotate between departments or positions based on operational needsQualifications:Ability to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to work in a team-oriented environmentCommitment to safety, quality, attendance, and performance expectationsCandidates 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:NoWork 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.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.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.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.If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.