Maintenance Generalist 1st or 2nd shift available

Tyson Foods; Humboldt (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Telehealth services

Well-Being programs

FSA/HSA

401k

Stock purchase plan

Company paid life insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Education benefits

Discount program

On-site day care

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Humboldt, IA, United States is seeking entry-level general labor workers for various processing stages. Responsibilities include placing products into trays, vacuum packaging, and ensuring quality control.

Tasks may also involve cutting, deboning, portioning, and packaging chicken products, with duties varying by location and role such as re-worker, packer, and grader. Positions are in noisy, cold, damp areas with strong odors.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks as part of a team.
• Comfort with standing for extended periods and repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Place products into trays and assist with vacuum packaging.
• Perform cutting, deboning, portioning and packaging of chicken products.
• Maintain cleanliness and monitor equipment; ensure proper ingredient usage.

Skills

Physical stamina

Stand for long periods

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

A general labor job at Tyson involves a variety of tasks across different processing stages. These tasks typically include placing products into trays, vacuum packaging, and ensuring quality control. Workers may also be responsible for cutting, deboning, portioning, and packaging chickens. Additional duties can include maintaining cleanliness, monitoring equipment, and ensuring proper ingredient usage. Specific roles may vary by location and can include positions such as re-worker, packer, and grader for different processing stages. This is an entry-level position, and responsibilities may vary based on the company's needs.

These positions are in noisy, cold, damp areas with strong odors. All roles involve repetitive motions, including twisting, pulling, pushing, and other frequent movements. Candidates must be comfortable standing on their feet for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We accept rehires if you have not worked for Tyson in the past 6 months (180 days), candidates who have worked for Tyson 3 times, will not be eligible.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program
• Day Care facility on site

Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (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.

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.

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.