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Temperanceville -2nd Shift Harvest Backup Knife Labor PR03

Tyson Foods
Temperanceville Plant - Temperanceville, Virginia, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Apr 2026
💰 $34,000/yr

About the role

Job Details:

shift: 2nd Shift

pay:$17.80

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

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

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

I.          ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
            The essential functions of this position includes, but are not limited to:


       Bleeding any birds that the kill blade did not bleed. 

The Backup Killer is responsible for inspecting the birds after they have passed the kill blade Using a knife, they slice the necks of any birds which are not properly cut by the kill blade. Monitor the line for any bent or broken shackles. Tyson People are required to follow proper hygiene practices.

II.        MUSCULAR/SKELETAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
 

Good hand/eye coordination. Must be able to climb stairs to get to and from work areas. Must be able to use knives.

4.  Must be able to stand the duration of shift approximately an average of 8 hours.

Benefits include: 

•             Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day! 

•             Free Education starting your first day on 175-degree programs! 

•             Free Telemedicine Visits 

•             Citizenship Assistance 

•             401k and Stock Options 

•             9 Paid Holidays 

•             Vacation Time 

•             Earned Time Off 

•             Voluntary and Company Paid Life and Disability Insurances 

•             Full Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Insurance 

•             Protection Pack (Roadside Assistance, Identity Theft, Financial Advice, and Global Travel Assistance) 

•             Health Savings and Flex Spend Accounts 

•             Paid Parental Leave 

•             Paid Bereavement Time 

•             Free Mental Health Services 

•             Wellness Services 

•             Free Chaplain Services 

•             Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace 

•             Discounted Home and Auto Insurance 

•             Voluntary Legal Assistance 

 Your application is only active for the current month in which you applied.  You will need to reapply next month to have an active application and be considered for employment.

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

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

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

All Tyson policies and procedures must be followed to include Animal Welfare and Bio-Security guidelines.

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

* Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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

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.

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