Madison Ham Plant Production A & B (Madison)

0045 Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.

Madison (NE)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Tyson Foods’ Madison Ham Plant is seeking general production workers for A & B shifts in a cold, damp pork processing facility. Roles involve placing hams on equipment, band-saw operation, bagging products, and potential assignment to various departments.

Candidates must meet physical requirements, be able to stand and lift up to 65 lbs, and commit to a six-day workweek. Tyson emphasizes safety, equal opportunity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job.
  • Able to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb stairs/ladders and lift 0–65 lbs.
  • Willing to work 6 days a week, Monday–Saturday (occasional Sundays during busy season).

Responsibilities

  • Place hams on machinery to be sliced and processed.
  • Operate bandsaws and other basic processing equipment.
  • Bag and package finished ham products.
  • Work across departments as needed in the pork processing facility.

Skills

Physical stamina
Safety awareness
Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Madison Ham Plant - General Production (A & B shifts). These positions involve low to intermediate skill labor, such as placing hams on machinery to be sliced, operating bandsaws, bagging hams, etc. This position could work in any department of this pork processing facility.

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 stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach; these activities are involved in all areas continuously.
  • May involve climbing stairs/ladders.
  • Environment is cold and damp; temperature ranges from 35 to 45 degrees.
  • Lifting requirement varies from 0 to 65 lbs.
  • Must be able and willing to work 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday (with occasional Sundays possible during the busy season).
Rehire Policy

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: A Shift (United States of America)

Conditions for previous Tyson employees: Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and a 3-time hire limit.

Eligibility & Background Checks
  • All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally within the U.S. and pass a urinalysis screening, which is part of a post-offer health assessment.
  • Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Benefits
  • Paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Culture & Values

Our 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.

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