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Tyson Foods Incorporated
Alexandria, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026

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 environment for our team members. We offer growth opportunities and room for advancement. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails, and sliced meats.

Position Summary:

This position will perform various operational functions that constitute the production and inspection of hot dogs, cocktails wieners, or sliced deli meat for Tyson.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs job assignments following established safety policies and procedures.
  • Transfer cooked meats from the cook and chill process.
  • Operation of packaging equipment.
  • Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of products to standards.
  • Adjust machine components and tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of the product.
  • Remove rejected items from machine and separate rejected items.
  • Regulate machine flow, speed, temperatures, and weights to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
  • Clean and remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials.
  • Set up machines plus tear down for sanitation.
  • Performs minor preventive maintenance as instructed by supervisor.
  • Wipe condensation as needed and maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned sites.
  • Clean and sanitize all process equipment throughout the plant.
  • Transport trash and waste to the disposal area.
  • Clean, dust, oil, and grease from machines, overhead pipes, and conveyors.
  • Follow job rotations and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels.

Requirements:

  • Ability to work overtime and weekends and be willing to accommodate shift start time changes.
  • Must be willing and able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • 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 repeatedly push, pull, lift, and carry up to 45 lbs.
  • The Team Member will work in wet, humid, cold, and hot environments.
  • The Team Member will work in a refrigerated area with an ambient temperature of 40 degrees.
  • The Team Member will walk or stand for 8-12 hours per day on hard floors.
  • The Team Member will work in an environment with the sight and smell of meat products or any other product present when processing meat such as blood, fat, bone, or spices.

Applicants can be placed in any of our roles within our General Production Labor, Peeler Labor including sanitation.

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (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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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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