Tyson Foods · Amarillo Plant - Amarillo, Texas

Heavy Skilled - Harvest/Processing

Amarillo Plant - Amarillo, TexasFull-time

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Job description

Job Details

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Telehealth services Well-Being Support Programs FSA and HSA available 401k Stock Purchase Plan Company Paid Life Insurance Short-Term & Long- Term Disability Fully Funded Education Discount Program This position is responsible for intermediate operative general labor such as operating machinery, heavy lifting and maintaining production flow while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Tasks

Skilled positions involve the use of knives, hooks, and the proper wearing of PPE. These positions require physical labor, including standing for extended periods (up to eight hours or more) at a table or elevated platform, and/or working on a moving table or chain. The work environment may vary, with conditions that can be cold, hot, or humid.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Must be willing and able to work on a moving chain or table and in both hot and cold environments. Skilled positions require the ability to work with knives and hooks. The role includes pushing, lifting, and pulling weights up to 80 lbs., and the use of physical force when pushing, pulling, and lifting. Candidates must be willing to use and properly wear all required PPE and stand for 8 hours per shift.

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have a 180-day rehire waiting period and a 3-time limit.

Requirements

Must have 1 month prior experience in a meat processing facility. Experience in one of the following jobs is preferred: HARVEST : 1st Legger, 2nd Legger, 1st Butter, 2nd Butter, Low Backer, Head Dropper, Gullet Raiser, Split Saw Operator, Gutter.

PROCESSING

Pull Clod, Bone Chuck, Bone Arm, Bone Rib, Pull Tenders, Pull 13th Rib, Pull Finger/Button Bones, Bone Tops, Seam Rounds.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No Work Shift: A 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.

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