Palletizing - Material Handling - November 2026

Tyson Foods; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision, and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is hiring for a palletizing position requiring physical stacking of boxes and totes up to 7 feet, scanning to log inventory, and performing duties as assigned. The role entails lifting up to 50 pounds, walking/standing for long shifts, and working in cold environments (around 28°F). Background check may apply.

The job supports all shifts and is located on-site; Tyson Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering benefits and rehire policies as described.

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform palletizing and manual handling tasks.
• Ability to operate a hand-held scanner to log products into inventory.
• Willingness to adhere to safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Palletize boxes and plastic totes as directed by supervisor.
• Log products into inventory using a hand-held scanner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Palletizing

Manual material handling

Inventory logging

Read identifiers

Tools

Hand-held scanner

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)

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.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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