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Production Lead Distribution 2nd Shift Tecumseh NE

Tyson Foods
Tecumseh, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026
Job Details:

Hours are 4:30 PM -1:00 AM or until the end of production.

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

SUMMARY: All Line Leaders will report in a timely manner to the Production Supervisors the daily functions of their department. They will perform daily inspections and audits of their department to ensure associates and equipment are performing in accordance to the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) while maintaining company standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

LEADER I ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work to improve efficiencies within the lines
  • Lead stretching during the shift
  • Ensure area follows proper company safety standards and report any/all non-compliance immediately to area supervisor
  • Assist in reporting safety incident details
  • Training, development and enforcement of all area SOPs
  • Ensure required production and efficiency goals are gathered, verified and met for shift
  • Monitor Lines to insurance continues flow of product
  • Communicate with supervisor on downtime and why
  • Communicate with Control Room on equipment issues
  • End of the day paper work and turn into Control Room
  • All other duties assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectively
  • Ability to work efficiently at a fast pace; meeting minimum production speed requirements expected of direct reports
  • Must be able to work independently and make quick decisions
  • Able to discern and pay attention to quality of product
  • Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals
  • Preparedness to assist in other areas of production and work overtime as required
  • Excellent observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Must be willing to adhere to and support all company policies, programs, rules and standards of conduct.

LEADER I Education and/or Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum of 1-year experience in a meat processing facility preferred
  • Computer literacy preferred o experience in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel Database, and Outlook beneficial

Communication Skills:

  • Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate satisfactorily both verbally and in writing; possessing the ability to write business correspondence and respond to questions from management.
  • Ability to train effectively.
  • Physical Requirements / Environment:
  • Rarely (0-1 hrs.): kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Occasionally (1-3 hrs.): climb or work at unprotected heights (stairs or step up to production areas), lift/carry (up to 45 lbs.), push/pull (up to 100 lbs.), sit, squat, reach above shoulder height or slightly above
  • Frequently (3-6 hrs.): lift/carry (up to 10 lbs.), push/pull (up to 10 lbs.), simple/firm grasping, fine manipulation/knife work, keyboarding and writing, balance
  • Continuously (6-8 hrs.): stand/walk, bend/stoop, twist/turn, work around moving machinery, exposed to marked changes in temperature, around and amongst poultry dust, odor and blood, as well as chemical fumes, work in wet/humid environment or cold environment less than 40
  • F, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses

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.

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 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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