Palletizing - Material Handling - November 2026

Tyson Foods; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Council Bluffs, IA, is hiring for a palletizing position requiring safe handling of boxes and totes up to 50 pounds. The role involves stacking, walking and standing for long shifts in a cold environment, and using a handheld scanner to log inventory. Candidates must be able to stand, crouch, push, pull, and lift as needed.

This all-shifts role requires flexibility and a commitment to safety. Tyson Foods emphasizes equal opportunity employment and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and log products using a hand-held scanner.
• Must be able to push, pull, carry and stack boxes up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Palletize boxes and plastic totes up to 7' high.
• Read and operate a hand-held scanner to log products into inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Scanner operation

Lifting heavy boxes

Job description

Job Details

This palletizing position involves palletizing boxes and plastic totes up to 7' in height, reading and operating a hand-held scanner to log products into inventory, and any other duties as assigned by supervisor. Candidate must be willing to push, pull, carry, lift and stack boxes of product up to 50 pounds. This job involves the use of hands and arms above shoulder level, up to 7 feet in height and also requires the ability to visually inspect product for quality defects such as coloring, broken trays, broken pallets, wrong labels, etc. Must be able and willing to visually separate and sort products based on numerical identifiers. Must be willing to walk, stand, and crouch on a consistent basis for 6-12 hours a day. Must be willing to work in cold environment around 28 degrees Fahrenheit. 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.

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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

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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.

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