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.

Job Details:

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods, where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do!  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! 

Whether you are seeking a job for right now or a career for forever, Tyson has what you are looking for!  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 Formulation floor on 2nd shift with a general work schedule of Monday through Friday, and Saturdays/Sundays as needed, from 1:45 p.m. to approximately 11:00 p.m./midnight.  Please see our other general labor “Waterloo KPR” job postings for other shifts and work schedules. 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.     

Job Responsibilities: 

• 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 meat 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. 

• Reports to work on time, works full work schedule, and works weekends/overtime, as needed 

• Learns and performs other jobs for career development and to meet staffing needs  

• All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to personal safety and food safety 

• Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations 

• Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT) 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Ability to use computer, navigate systems, and perform data entry  

• Ability to record information using company-provided forms and procedures 

• Ability to ensure accuracy and attention to detail, and ensure thoroughness 

• Ability to accurately perform math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division 

• Must be willing to work other jobs to meet staffing needs, as needed 

• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicate effectively with all team members and management 

• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed 

• 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 

• Forklift training can be provided 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements: