Press Room Opr B Shift (Nights), Full-Time, RVI-Texarkana, AR

0032 Tyson Poultry, Inc; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Texarkana, AR is seeking entry-level general labor associates to maintain a safe work environment and follow company procedures. Responsibilities include standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, basic tool use, and ability to operate or train on a forklift as needed.

The role emphasizes safety culture, adherence to policies, and collaboration with supervisors and co-workers. Internal candidates receive consideration first.

Qualifications

• 6 months forklift/operator experience with one employer in the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work area and follow Tyson policies and procedures.
• Operate forklift or frontend loader as assigned and obtain certification if required.
• Read and complete required logs and communicate with supervisor via two-way radio.
• Perform general production tasks and assist as needed by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Read logs

Safety awareness

Basic maintenance

Communication

Job description

Job Details

Shift Hours - B Shift: Sunday 12 a.m.-6 a.m., Sunday 6 p.m. - 6a.m., Monday & Tuesday 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Functions

To maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture. Receive training as required. Perform various positions as required/assigned.

Description

This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Tasks

• Applicants will be considered for any general production opening. These openings require standing for long periods of time, lifting to 50 pounds, shoveling, climbing stairs and ladders up to 60 feet, bending, stretching, reaching, working in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather, and odors.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions.
• Maintain clean work area by use of soap and high-pressure hose.
• Must be able to read and complete required logs.
• Must be able to communicate with supervisor and co-workers via two-way radio.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• May be required to operate frontend loader or forklift and will be required to obtain certification to do so.

Requirements

6 months forklift/operator experience with one employer in the last 24 months.

Rehire Criteria

• Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days.
• Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire.
• Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process.

All Internal Candidates Will Be Considered First

ALL INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift

B Shift (United States of America)

Background Checks

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.

Equal Opportunity

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

Culture & Community

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.

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.

Additional Information

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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