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Tyson Foods; Holcomb (KS); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays paid

Citizenship Reimbursement

Paid Short Term Disability

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription Drug Plan

Paid Bereavement Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking candidates for intermediate operative general labor in Holcomb, KS. The role involves heavy lifting, standing for long periods, and maintaining production flow while adhering to safety policies.

You may work in multiple departments and on various shift schedules, with exposure to cold, damp, or hot environments. Responsibilities include following PPE guidelines, handling knives and hooks when required, and lifting up to 75–80 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 months prior experience in meat processing facility.
• Experience in harvest or processing roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production flow in a cold, damp, or hot environment.
• Perform heavy lifting and operate in shifts (A or B).
• Comply with Tyson policies, PPE usage and safety procedures.
• Assist in various departments within the beef processing facility.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Lifting up to 75–80 lbs

Education

Experience in meat processing facility

Tools

Knives

Hooks

PPE

Job description

Job Details

This position is responsible for intermediate operative general labor such as heavy lifting and maintaining production flow while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

This position is responsible for intermediate operative general labor such as heavy lifting and maintaining production flow while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Tasks: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Skilled positions consist of the use of knives, hooks, and wearing proper PPE. All skilled positions include physical work that can be subject to standing at a table/elevated platform for eight hours or more, and/or working on a moving table or chain. The work environment for these positions is subject to be cold, hot, or humid conditions. You must be willing and able to work on a moving chain or table. Must be willing and able to work in hot and cold environments. Skilled positions require the ability to work with knives and hooks. Essential to this position, includes pushing, lifting, and pulling of weights not to exceed 80 lbs. Use of physical force when pushing, pulling, and lifting. Must be willing to use and properly wear all required PPE along with standing 8 hours a shift.

This position could work in any department of this beef processing facility. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching are involved in all areas. Lifting is involved in many areas (weight depends upon area).

These positions work in a cold, damp or hot and humid environment and these areas have slippery walking surfaces. (Temperature ranges below.)

Jobs include: heavy/detailed knife. May involve climbing stairs/ladders up to elevated platforms ranging in height. Must be willing to continuously lift/ push / pull up to 75 lbs.

Processing: Includes further processing of fresh beef products. Environment is wet and cold and ranges in temperature from 35 to 45 degrees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Jobs include: heavy/detailed knife. May involve climbing stairs/ladders up to elevated platforms ranging in height. Must be willing to continuously lift/ push / pull up to 75 lbs.

Requirements

Must have 3 months prior experience in meat processing facility. Experience in one of the following jobs preferred: Harvest: 1st legger, 2nd legger, 1st Butter, 2nd Butter, Low Backer, Head Dropper, gullet raiser, gutter. Processing: Pull Clod, bone Chuck, Bone Arm, Bone Rib, Pull Tenders, Bone Tops, Seam Rounds.

All positions will be for either A or B shift. This facility runs up to 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday. All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a urinalysis screening, which is part of the post-offer health assessment.

Effective 01-02-2025 Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have 180 days rehire waiting period and 3 times rehire limit.

Benefits

• 401K (company match after a 1yr)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Holidays paid.
• Citizenship Reimbursement
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Paid Bereavement Leave after 90 days.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation after 6 months

Effective 12/08/2023, Finney County Tyson Complex is no longer offering a referral or sign-on bonus for this position.

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.

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.

3105 N IBP Road.

Holcomb, KS-67851

620-277-4057

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.