General Labor - 1st Shift (A Shift) - Waterloo

Job Description

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Job Details :

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods, where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do!  We create quality products in a safe work environment.  We offer advancement opportunities and steady work. Waterloo KPR produces fully cooked, ready-to-eat products, and operates six days a week (Mon-Sat).

Benefits Effective Day 1!

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.

This job posting is for our Cook / Pack floor on 1st shift with a general work schedule of Monday through Friday, and Saturdays / Sundays as needed, from 5 : 00 a.m. to approximately 2 : 00 p.m. / midnight.  Please see our other general labor “Waterloo KPR” job postings for other shifts and work schedules. The base rate of pay is  $19.70 / hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00 / hour.  This job is also 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 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, including personal safety and food safety, and reporting known or suspected violations

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

Learns and performs other jobs for cross-training and career development.

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness

Accountable to self and others

Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills

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

Must have flexibility and the ability to work at various general labor jobs when needed

Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, including weekends and overtime, as needed

Ability to use tools (e.g., box knife and metal scraper)

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

Monthly and Annual Training Required : Safety, HACCP, and HR topics. LOTO and PIT

Forklift training can be provided.

No experience necessary

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

The Team Member will climb up and down stairs to get to / from work areas, and work at elevated levels of various heights

The Team Member will stand (8-12 hours / day), walk, bend, stoop, twist, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach above, across, and below, and at shoulder level, and perform repetitive motions

The Team Member will work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot / warm (80-90°F) to cold (20-40°F), where conditions may be damp and / or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas

The Team Member will flex / grip with wrists / hands

LOCATION NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES

Relocation Assistance Eligible :

No

Work Shift :

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

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