Utility Skilled PR03 - 1st Shifts- Council Bluffs Prepared

Tyson Foods; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Council Bluffs, Iowa, is seeking a Utility Skilled PR03 for 1st shifts. The role involves training across multiple departments to cover vacancies, maintain smooth product flow, and relieve colleagues during breaks.

Duties may include working in the Raw Process or Ready to Eat areas, performing jobs such as spice attendant, tree puller, janitor, or machine operator on day or night shifts. Overtime may be required, and safety gear must be worn.

Qualifications

• Nine months of continuous work history with the same employer within the last twelve months.
• Willingness to work all shifts, including weekends.
• Able to work in cold/damp environments (20–50°F).
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train across departments to cover vacancies and vacations.
• Maintain product flow and relieve teammates during breaks.
• Perform various labor positions across the facility as assigned.
• Operate or support equipment as needed on day or night shifts.

Skills

Physical stamina

Overtime willingness

Team orientation

Attention to safety

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Utility Skilled PR03 - 1st Shifts- Council Bluffs PreparedApply: Council Bluffs Prepared - Council Bluffs, Iowa: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 6, 2026 (3 days left to apply): R0494293**Job Details:**## **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.**## # **This position starts at $21.15 per hour and potential for overtime.** **Responsibilities:***The skilled utility job is responsible for training/learning most or all the jobs in their department/shift to help cover for vacancies due to vacations, call-ins, etc. This position is also responsible for maintaining product flow and relieving team members online for their breaks.*Candidates will be required to perform jobs throughout the facility, including roles such as spice attendant, tree puller, janitor, stack off, metal detector operator, or any machine operator position available on day or night shifts. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all labor positions. These utility roles may be assigned to any department within the facility, including the Raw Process or the Ready to Eat Process.**REQUIREMENTS:**### 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.* Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends if required.* Must be willing and able to work with knives, if required, and wear all proper safety equipment.* Must be willing and able to lift, twist, stoop, squat, and pull, occasionally up to 60 pounds.* Must be willing and able to perform repetitive motions such as pinching, gripping, and grasping.* Must be willing and able to work in a cold and damp environment with temperatures ranging from 20 to 50 degrees.* Must be willing and able to stand for 8 to 12 hours per day.* Must be willing and able to work on a rotating schedule.**Applicants must have at least nine (9) months of continuous work history with the same employer within the last twelve months to be considered for this position****Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.**### *Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.***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.**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.