General Labor - 2nd Shift - Waterloo KPR, IA at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Waterloo, Iowa

Job Posting

Join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! 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! 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 2nd shift with a general work schedule of Monday through Friday, and Saturdays/Sundays as needed, from 2:30 p.m. to approximately 11:00 p.m./midnight. 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.

• 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 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

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.