Job Details:

Starting Pay: $17.65/hr

This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Tasks: This position is responsible for cleaning up spilled feed, assisting with loading and unloading feed trucks and any other duties as assigned by management, such as cleaning and shoveling pits and scale area. This position also requires learning all positions to cover for vacations and absentees.

Requirements: Must be willing to work flexible hours, such as rotating shifts, some weekends, and most holidays. Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors 5 to 7 days per week, 8 to 10 hours a day. Must be willing to use an 8 to 12 lb. sledgehammer. Must be willing to climb ladders and stairs. Must be willing to work in an elevated area. Must be willing to use an elevator. Must be capable of being certified to operate receiving equipment: forklifts, bobcats, tractors, and pallet jacks. Must be willing to participate in team efforts. Must be able to work in a climate ranging from extreme cold to extreme hot. Must also be willing to work in a dusty non-toxic environment. Must be willing to follow Mill Safety rules at all times.

1. Ability to Sweep and clean assigned areas of the mill and sign off when completed
2. Help and assist with ingredients unloading activities like unloading of rail car/trucks
3. Ability to clean up feed spills
4. Ability to perform ground keeping duties including using landscaping equipment such as mowers and trimmers.
5. Ability to use and maintain air driver equipment like blow guns to assist in cleaning activities
6. Ability to use high pressure water hoses to wash down and clean areas of the feed mill
7. Ability to use PIT to move pallets of ingredients
8. Must wear required PPE ear protection
9. Able to work in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather.

10. Communicate to all levels of Operations including Customers and Vendors both orally and in writing where required
11. Follow and Operate within all Tyson Health and Safety protocols
12. Able to Lift up to 60 lbs. and/or up to 100 lbs with assistance
13. Stand, Sit, Walk, Climb Ladder/Stairs with the ability to sustain physical activity throughout the day.
14. Complete all other tasks assigned by management.

Maintain good housekeeping including service areas
Able to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity Guidelines including an agreement to avoid any avian species

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Rehire Consideration:

Max of 3 previous Tyson employments to be considered for hire.
180 days (6 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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