General Production Labor Kitchen -1st Shift - (Heavy Lifting Required)

Tyson Foods

San Lorenzo (CA)

On-site

USD 26,139 - 37,229

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
401(k) plan
Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Production Team Member - Kitchen in California to support de-boxing and grinding meat, blending/formulating, stuffing, Wolfking operations, and multi-step product transfer. The role requires lifting up to 60 pounds, enduring temperatures around 35°F, and rotating through responsibilities with safety at the forefront.

Applicants must be available for all shifts, including weekends, with overtime potential.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly and work in temperatures around 35°F or lower.
  • Able to stand/walk on concrete and perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Willing to rotate through multiple production duties and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

  • De-boxing frozen meat and grinding meat blending/formulating.
  • Stuffing product, Wolfking operation, hanging product, and transfer tasks.
  • Casing product and performing other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Heavy lifting up to 60 lbs
Cold environment tolerance
Teamwork

Job description

Job Details:Job DescriptionHeavy Lifting RequiredWe 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.This position starts at $23 /hr. and potential for overtime.Production Team Member - KitchenApplicants will be considered for a general labor type opening in the Kitchen for de-boxing meat, grinding meat blending/formulating, stuffing product, Wolfking operation, hanging product repeatedly above shoulder level , fermentation/tree transfer, casing product, and other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead person. Must be willing to tolerate temperatures of 35 degrees or below for entire shift, be able to push/manipulate up to 60 pounds repeatedly, be able to walk and stand on concrete floor for the shift duration and able to follow both verbal and written instructions. The Team Member must be willing to complete all required training for the job and perform any other duties as assigned.Must be available to work all shift , including weekends, and available for overtime . All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a urinalysis screening which is part of the post-offer health assessment . Only candidates from the following counties will be considered: Alameda County.POSITION SUMMARY:General Labor position. Heavy Lifting Required up 60 pounds.Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Must be willing and able to De-boxing frozen meat, grinding meat blending/formulating, stuffing product, Wolfking operation, hanging product repeatedly above shoulder level, fermentation/tree transfer, and casing product.Must be willing and able to complete all required training for the job.Must be willing and able to p erform any other work as assigned by supervisor or lead person.Must be willing and able to c omply with all general safety, food safety, GMP and SQF r equirements.Must willing and able to perform all positions of rotation, if applicable.Must be willing and able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed and all shifts.Must be willing and able to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level up to 60 pounds repeatedly.Must be willing and able to push/manipulate up to 60 pounds repeatedly.Must be willing and able to tolerate temperatures of 35 degrees or below for entire shift, be willing and able to walk and stand on concrete floor for the shift duration .Must be willing and able to follow both verbal and written instructions.As part of the job application, candidates must add their SS# at the end of the process. If SS# is not added the candidate cannot be processed.Rehires: Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.Relocation Assistance Eligible:NoWork Shift:ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)Pay Range/Rate:$23.00Incentives:Annual Incentive Plan:NoLong-Term Incentive Plan:NoCertain 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.Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.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.CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection.
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