General Production 2nd Shift Tecumseh NE

Tyson Foods; Nebraska; On-site; USD 2,080,176 - 2,768,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods, located in Tecumseh, NE, is seeking General Production Team Members for the 2nd shift to support Smart Chicken poultry processing operations.

Team members may rotate across multiple areas, performing production and labor tasks while maintaining safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical requirements including lifting up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to rotate between departments to meet production needs.

Responsibilities

• Hang live birds.
• Handle and process inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standards.
• Trim product to ensure proper quality standards.
• Rehanger labor to ensure proper product flow.
• Sort 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.

Job description

## General Production 2nd Shift Tecumseh NEApplylocations: Tecumseh Plant - Tecumseh, Nebraskatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2026 (30 days left to apply)job requisition id: R0476719**Job Details:****Pay range: $15.10 – $20.10****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.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation**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 needsCandidates 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:**2ND 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.### About UsOur 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.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.**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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans** Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.