Palletizing - Material Handling - (October 2026)

Tyson Foods; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a palletizer responsible for stacking boxes and totes up to 7 feet high and logging products with a handheld scanner. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for 6–12 hours, and working in a 28°F environment.

Candidates must be willing to push/pull/bend and perform duties as assigned by the supervisor. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers benefits including PTO and health plans.

Qualifications

• Push, pull, carry and stack boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Log inventory using a handheld scanner.
• Visually inspect products for defects.
• Stand, walk and crouch for 6–12 hours daily.
• Work in a cold environment around 28°F.
• _REHIRE: Tyson employees limited to 3 times within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Palletize boxes and plastic totes up to 7 ft high.
• Operate handheld scanner to log products.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Manual lifting

Stamina

Inventory logging

Quality inspection

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.

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.

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.

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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