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Feather Loader Opr 1st Shift Full-Time, RVI-Temperanceville, VA

Tyson Foods
RVI-Temperanceville - Temperanceville, Virginia, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jun 2025
💰 $35,300/yr

About the role

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Job Details:

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 5 a.m. - 3 p.m., Occasionally a Saturday may be required.

Starting Pay $17.65/hr

This position is responsible for operating machinery and maintaining production flow while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

SUMMARY

The feather Process operator controls the cooking process from hydrolyzing the raw feathers to a finished product.. Operates straight or articulated rubber tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage processing areas, to feed cookers, hoppers, or chutes. Will be required to climb silo's and stairs, so must not be afraid of heights. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Must have 6 months of experience in the field.

Benefits Start Day 1!

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

  • 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 criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than  3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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.

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