General Production 1st Shift Waverly, NE
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Associate / Production Line, Manufacturing Production, Material Handler, Machine Operator
Location: Waverly
General Production 1st Shift (January) - Waverly, NE Tyson Foods Inc. — Waverly, NE, United States
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Job Details- Wage Type: Hourly
- Department: General Production
- Reports to: Production Manager
- Hours: 1st Shift 7AM - 3:30PM
- Starting Pay: $14.60/hr
- Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Place individual trays onto the conveyor belt
- Pull/push 5-8 pounds of product towards work area
- Select quality product from the conveyor to place into a tray
- Discard pieces of Smart Chicken that do not meet quality standards to rework
- Place 1 to 2 pieces of Smart Chicken in the tray
- Keep work area clean
- Follow all SOPs for your area
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
- Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong hand/eye coordination
- Good upper extremity motor skills
- Ability to rotate job functions
- Ability to wear, use and maintain personal protective equipment
- Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
- Ability to take direction and learn by observing others
- Stand:
Continuously (8 or more hours) - Grasp:
Continuously (picking up product to place on trays) - Pull/Push:
Occasionally (5-8 lbs toward work area) - Lift:
Continuously (2-12 ounces) Occasionally (up to 20‑30 lbs.) - Other
Physical Requirements- Continuously reach above shoulder (up to 2 ft)
- Bend continuously over conveyor belt while placing product on trays
- Physical Environment:
Continuously work around moving machinery, working in a damp, slippery and cold environment (below 40°F)
- 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
- Max of two (2) previous Tyson employments to be considered for hire.
- 90 days (3 months) waiting period.
No
Application InstructionsHourly applicants only – you must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Equal Opportunity & Additional InformationTyson 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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