General Labor - 1st Shift (A Shift) - Waterloo KPR, IA

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Whether you are seeking a job for right now or a career for forever – Tyson has what you are looking for!  Tyson has a committed track record of promoting from within because we believe our Team Members can grow into the best leaders. 

Benefits Effective Day 1! 

This job posting is for our Formulation floor on 1st shift with a general work schedule of Monday through Friday, and weekends as needed, from 4:45/5:00 a.m. to 2:00/2:30 p.m. The base rate of pay is $19.70/hour. This job is eligible for overtime pay. Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed.    

Job Responsibilities: 

• Performs general labor responsibilities in any department (formulation, cook/pack) that includes, but may not be limited to: packaging products; processing rework; filling and labeling combos/boxes; using forklift/pallet jack to move and replace combos/boxes; inspecting meat product for foreign material; wrapping combos; breaking down combos and taking to trash compactor; adding spice to blenders; taking samples; stacking used pallets; cleaning up product spills; and maintaining a clean work environment. 

• Adheres to Tyson Foods policies and procedures in the performance of the job while maintaining a safe work environment for self and others. 

• Reports to work on time, works full work schedule, and works weekends/overtime, as needed 

• Learns and performs other jobs for career development and to meet staffing needs  

• All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to personal safety and food safety 

• Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations 

• Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT) 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Ability to use computer, navigate systems, and perform data entry  

• Ability to record information using company-provided forms and procedures 

• Ability to ensure accuracy and attention to detail, and ensure thoroughness 

• Ability to accurately perform math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division 

• Must be willing to work other jobs to meet staffing needs, as needed 

• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively with all team members and management 

• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed 

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves 

• Forklift training can be provided 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

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 lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level   

• Must be willing and able to work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm (i.e., 80-90°F) to cold (i.e., 20-40°F), where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas 

• Must be willing and able to climb up and down stairs/ladders to get to/from work areas, and work at elevated levels of various heights and in confined spaces, if needed 

• Must be willing and able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach above, across, and below, and at shoulder level  

• Must be willing and able to perform repetitive motions, flex/grip with wrists/hands, and use tools (e.g., box knife, metal scraper) 

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