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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 Cook/Pack floor on 2nd shift with a general work schedule of Monday through Friday, and Saturdays/Sundays as needed, from 2:30 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 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, including personal safety and food safety, and reporting known or suspected violations 

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

• Learns and performs other jobs for cross-training and career development.  

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness  

• Accountable to self and others 

• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills 

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

• Must have flexibility and ability to work at various general labor jobs when needed 

• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, including weekends and overtime, as needed 

• Ability to use tools (e.g., box knife and metal scraper) 

• 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 

• Monthly and Annual Training Required Safety, HACCP, and HR topics. LOTO and PIT 

• Forklift training can be provided. 

• No experience necessary 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

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

• Must be willing and able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level   <