2nd Shift General Production (Hiring Event) - Waverly, NE
Tyson Foods, Lincoln, NE, United States
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Waverly Plant - Waverly, Nebraskatime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: May 22, 2026 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R0457070**Job Details:****Pay range: $15.10 – $20.10****SUMMARY**:
The General Production Team Members support the Smart Chicken poultry processing operations by performing a variety of production and labor functions as assigned. Team members will be placed in the position they chose at the time of hiring and may be rotated across multiple areas of the facility based on operational needs, staffing requirements, and business demand. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:*** Team members in this position may be required to perform one or more of the following duties, including but not limited to:* Tray packing and packaging of poultry products* Packaging packer duties, including sealing, labeling, and boxing* Handling and processing inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standards* Debone support functions, including the safe use of knives and cutting tools* Rehanger labor to ensure proper product flow* Combo wash; cleaning and sanitizing the combos in the receiving area* Wing cutting operations* Sorting duties, ensuring product meets FPS standards* Whole bird processing and specialty handling* Production flex assignments, rotating between positions as needed to support production requirements* Distribution functions including sorting cases from the Distribution line, sorting out the orders, preparing the pallets and loading the orders onto the trucks.* Adherence to all food safety, quality, animal welfare, and workplace safety policies* Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, tools, and equipment as required**Work Environment and Physical Requirements:*** Manufacturing environment with exposure to cold temperatures, wet conditions, and poultry products. (below 40°F)* Standing and walking for extended periods of time* Repetitive motions and frequent use of hands and arms* Lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling product as required by the position* Willing and able to lift/carry up to 45 lbs* Use of knives or cutting tools in designated roles, following all safety procedures* Other Physical Requirements:
+ Bending and stooping
+ Occasional Squat, reach above shoulder (up to 2 ft.), crouch, kneel, balance, (Occasionally)
+ Climb height: Occasionally (5 – 10 ft.)**Schedule and Flexibility:*** Ability to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed* Willingness to rotate between departments or positions based on operational needs**Qualifications:*** Ability to follow verbal and written instructions* Ability to work in a team-oriented environment* Commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and performance expectations**Benefits Include:*** 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**Rehire Consideration:*** **Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered.*** **90 days (3 months) waiting period.**The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**2ND 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.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 .**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.Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.
Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read .Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.**Benefits**
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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans**
Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan.
Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.
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Waverly Plant - Waverly, Nebraskatime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: May 22, 2026 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R0457070**Job Details:****Pay range: $15.10 – $20.10****SUMMARY**:
The General Production Team Members support the Smart Chicken poultry processing operations by performing a variety of production and labor functions as assigned. Team members will be placed in the position they chose at the time of hiring and may be rotated across multiple areas of the facility based on operational needs, staffing requirements, and business demand. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:*** Team members in this position may be required to perform one or more of the following duties, including but not limited to:* Tray packing and packaging of poultry products* Packaging packer duties, including sealing, labeling, and boxing* Handling and processing inedible materials in accordance with food safety and environmental standards* Debone support functions, including the safe use of knives and cutting tools* Rehanger labor to ensure proper product flow* Combo wash; cleaning and sanitizing the combos in the receiving area* Wing cutting operations* Sorting duties, ensuring product meets FPS standards* Whole bird processing and specialty handling* Production flex assignments, rotating between positions as needed to support production requirements* Distribution functions including sorting cases from the Distribution line, sorting out the orders, preparing the pallets and loading the orders onto the trucks.* Adherence to all food safety, quality, animal welfare, and workplace safety policies* Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, tools, and equipment as required**Work Environment and Physical Requirements:*** Manufacturing environment with exposure to cold temperatures, wet conditions, and poultry products. (below 40°F)* Standing and walking for extended periods of time* Repetitive motions and frequent use of hands and arms* Lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling product as required by the position* Willing and able to lift/carry up to 45 lbs* Use of knives or cutting tools in designated roles, following all safety procedures* Other Physical Requirements:
+ Bending and stooping
+ Occasional Squat, reach above shoulder (up to 2 ft.), crouch, kneel, balance, (Occasionally)
+ Climb height: Occasionally (5 – 10 ft.)**Schedule and Flexibility:*** Ability to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed* Willingness to rotate between departments or positions based on operational needs**Qualifications:*** Ability to follow verbal and written instructions* Ability to work in a team-oriented environment* Commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and performance expectations**Benefits Include:*** 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**Rehire Consideration:*** **Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered.*** **90 days (3 months) waiting period.**The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**2ND 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.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 .**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.Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.
Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read .Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.**Benefits**
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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans**
Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan.
Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.
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