Job Details:
MADISON PLANT GENERAL PRODUCTION
Join our team at Tyson Foods as a general laborer
These positions involve basic to intermediate skill knife work, such as trimming and removing bones from meat products.
This position could work in any department of this pork processing facility.
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 Stand, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching are involved in all areas continuously. Lifting is involved in many areas up to 65lbs. May involve climbing stairs/ladders. These positions work in a cold, damp or hot, humid environment.
Will have an option and must be willing and able to work in one of the following environments based on availability.
Harvest: Includes processing offal products. Environment is wet, humid, and hot. Temperatures are seasonal and can be greater than 90 degrees. Lifting requirement varies from 0-65 lbs.
Must be able and willing to work 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday.
Cut/Converting: Includes further processing of fresh pork products. Environment is cold and damp. Temperature ranges from 35 to 45 degrees. Lifting requirement varies from 0-65 lbs.
Must be able and willing to work 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday.
Loadout: (Madison Distribution Center) Job duties include but are not limited to reading order sheets, locating and retrieving boxes from a two-story rack system, and placing them on a conveyor, with boxes ranging from 9 to 100 lbs or stacks these boxes onto pallets and or arranging them directly in trucks, ensuring proper box orientation and label visibility, with tasks varying based on the order type.
Environment is dry and cold. Temperature ranges from 25 to 45 degrees. Lifting requirement varies from 9-100 lbs.
REQUIREMENTS
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.
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All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally within the U.S.; and pass a urinalysis screening, which is part of a post-offer health assessment.
Dear Applicant If you are having trouble applying online, please come to the plant employment office or call 402- 454- 4260 for assistance.
Estimado Solicitante si usted esta teniendo problemas para aplicar en linea por favor, dirijase a la oficina de empleo de la planta o llame al 402-454-4260 para obtener ayuda.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Skills Required
- Willing and able to perform physical job duties (standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching).
- Ability to lift and carry up to 65 lbs (general roles) and up to 100 lbs for loadout roles.
- Willingness to work in assigned environments: hot/humid (harvest), cold/damp (cut/converting), or dry/cold (loadout).
- Must be willing and able to work six days per week (Monday–Saturday).
- Pass a post-offer urinalysis screening and health assessment.
- Provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.
- May require background check for certain roles; compliance required if applicable.
- For loadout roles: read order sheets, locate and retrieve boxes, and handle/pack boxes ranging 9–100 lbs.
Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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