Scrap Hander Labor - 3rd Shift- Portland, IN

Tyson Foods; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Portland, IN is seeking a Scrap Handler Class 3 for the 3rd shift (11:00 PM–7:00 AM). You will pick up scrap from the floor, discard it into color-coded barrels, and ensure reusable product is moved to the correct relind stream while keeping the area clean and organized.

The position offers full-time hours with a starting wage of $19.90 per hour and a shift premium for the third shift. You must be able to perform physical tasks, read scales, and follow GMP/SQF safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Pick up scrap/trash and discard into color-coded barrels or scrap modules.
• Ensure only contaminated or unfit product goes to proper scrap barrels and reusable product goes to white barrels for regrind.
• Keep scrap barrels clean and in good condition; replace damaged barrels; weigh and record scrap weights.
• Maintain clean floors and work area; assist with stacking and moving scrap as needed; rotate through positions as required.
• Follow safety, GMP, and SQF requirements and operate scales; perform basic math with calculator.

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Scrap Hander Labor - 3rd Shift- Portland, INApply: Mexican Original Portland Plnt - Portland, Indiana: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 28, 2026 (1 day left to apply): R0493108**Job Details:**Title:Scrap Handler Class 3 – Full-Time – Portland, IN 47371**ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:****This location currently at this time is not accepting rehires, candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods.** The starting pay for this position is $19.90 hr. with a shift increase for third shift. **Hours**:3rd Shift- 11:00pm to 7:00am**POSITION SUMMARY:**The Scrap Handler picks up product off the floor and discards it into the properly color-coded barrels or scrap modules, ensures that reusable product is placed in the proper barrels for regrind, keeps the department neat and clean, reports any issues to the supervisor or lead and fills out various log sheets. **RESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:*** Responsible for picking up scrap/trash and discarding it into the properly color-coded barrel or scrap modules* Assures that only product that is contaminated, burnt, or unfit for regrind is going into the proper color-coded scrap barrels* Ensures that reusable product from the line is placed in the white barrels for regrind reprocessing* Responsible for keeping scrap barrels clean and in good shape. Damaged scrap barrels are to be discarded* Responsible for pushing scrap module back to shipping once it is full, weighing the scrap and dumping it properly and recording weights* Responsible for keeping the floors clean (sweeping) and free of debris* Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor* Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements* Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable* Use and read scales* Ability to perform basic math functions (adding, subtracting, multiplying, etc.) with use of calculator **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.* The Team Member will flex/grip with wrists/hands* The Team Member will walk, bend, stand, and repetitive lifting from floor level* Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis* The Team Member must be able to move heavy objects with a mechanical device**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**3RD SHIFT (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.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** 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.