Skilled Pork Processing Operator - Heavy Machinery

Tyson Foods, Inc.

Waterloo (IA)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401K retirement plan
Stock purchase plan
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Employee meat sales
ESL classes
Citizenship reimbursement

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Waterloo, IA is seeking a hands-on worker to operate machinery in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

You will handle saws, skinners, and related equipment to process pork, following Tyson policies and safety guidelines. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 110 lbs, with environmental conditions that can be wet, humid, and hot or cold (35–90+ degrees).

Qualifications

  • 1 month of experience operating heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Operate saws, skinners and other equipment to process pork.
  • Box handling and palletizing and operate powered industrial trucks or forklifts to move product.
  • Work environments are wet and humid.
  • Temperatures range from 35 to 90+ degrees.
  • May include climbing ladders, working from elevated platforms, standing, bending, pushing/pulling and lifting 20–110 lbs.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation
Forklift operation
Safety-conscious

Job description

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Waterloo, IA is seeking a hands-on worker to operate machinery in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

You will handle saws, skinners, and related equipment to process pork, following Tyson policies and safety guidelines. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 110 lbs, with environmental conditions that can be wet, humid, and hot or cold (35–90+ degrees).

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