Freezer Operator (Export team) - Weekdays (M-F) - TVDC - Russellville, AR

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Russellville, AR, USA
In-Office
Food • Manufacturing
The Role

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Job Details:

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the world's expectations of what good food can do!

This position is responsible for keeping freezers maintained and using motor-powered equipment while working in an area with temperatures ranging from -10 to 34 degrees, and lifting, pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided, which will include a freezer suit, gloves, and head wear, you will be trained and licensed as a professional forklift operator.

Pay rate:

  • $17.50/hr

Shift Schedule:

  • 5 days a week

  • Monday thru Friday; 7am to 3:30pm

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

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Bereavement Time

  • Free Mental Health Services

  • Free Chaplain Services

  • Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace

  • Discounted Home and Auto Insurance

  • Voluntary Legal Assistance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow all safety rules.

Assist Export Team in day-to-day responsibilities.

Sort and separate pallets Good / Bad, and place in appropriate areas.

Load and unload pallet trailers.

Sweep and/or vacuum dock.

Place all trash in compactor.

Report all damaged product to supervisor.

Place all condemned and/or exposed product to rework area.

Pick up and properly dispose of all debris on floors of dock and in cold storage freezer.

Clean and return equipment

Train on other jobs in facility.

All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

  • Must be willing to work quickly and efficiently (8-11 hours per day).

  • Must be willing to tolerate continuous physical labor in a cold (-10 degrees F), humid environment (8-11 hours per day).

  • Must be willing to lift up to 50 pounds to stack pallets on a continual basis (8-11 hours per day).

  • Must be willing to perform proper lifting techniques, including continually bending at the knees to lift with the legs and pivoting to avoid twisting (8-11 hours per day).

Requirements:

  • Must have 6 months of continuous work history with single employer in last 12 months.

*Prior Tyson workers must complete a 90-day rehire wait period before being considered for the role.

*Prior Tyson workers will not be considered for the position after having work 3 times or more for Tyson Foods.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

A 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/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.

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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Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tyson Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Tyson Foods.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.

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