General Production - Waterloo Pork Plant

Tyson Foods; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

9 paid holidays

Vacation after 6 months

401K matching

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

ESL classes on-site

GED courses

Citizenship reimbursement

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Waterloo, IA is seeking entry-level general labor team members to join our on-site production lines. This role focuses on light to medium knife work to process pork, packaging, and product inspection while following Tyson policies.

Work environments are wet and humid; temperatures range from 35 to 90+ degrees. Lifting up to 61 lbs and occasional climbing may be required; background checks may be conducted as needed.

Qualifications

• This position is an entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• light to medium knife work to process pork
• product handling and processing
• bagging
• boxing
• product inspection
• product sorting

Job description

Job Details

NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES FOR THIS LOCATION. New Start Wage - Up to $22.00 to Start

Full Benefit Package - 9 Paid Holidays - 1 week vacation after 6 months

We offer a full benefit package that includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance, company matched 401K retirement and stock purchase plans, paid vacations, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee meat sales and more. We also offer interpreter services for non-English speaking employees, on-site ESL (English as a second language) classes, GED classes, reimbursement for citizenship and more!

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.

Summary

This position is an entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• light to medium knife work to process pork
• product handling and processing
• bagging
• boxing
• product inspection
• product sorting

Work environments are wet and humid. Temperatures range from 35 to 90+ degrees. Work includes climbing ladders, working from elevated platforms, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, walking on hard floors and the occasional lift of up to 61 lbs.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift

A Shift (United States of America)

Background Checks

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.

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Unsolicited Assistance

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.

Company Culture

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.