General Production - Waterloo Pork Plant

Tyson Chicken, Inc.

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Waterloo Pork Plant - Waterloo, Iowa Until 10/6/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Job Details:

Not accepting Rehires at this Location

New Start Wage - Up to $22.00 to Start

Full Benefit Package - 9 Paid Holidays -

1 week vacation after 6 months

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Fresh Meats where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do!  We offer a full benefit package that includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance, company matched 401K retirement and stock purchase plans, paid vacations, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee meat sales and more.  We also offer interpreter services for non-English speaking employees, on-site ESL (English as a second language) classes, GED classes, reimbursement for citizenship and more!

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.

Summary

This position is an entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

Jobs include light to medium knife work to process pork, product handling and processing, bagging, boxing, product inspection, product sorting.  

Work environments are wet and humid. Temperatures range from 35 to 90+ degrees.  Work includes climbing ladders, working from elevated platforms, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, walking on hard floors and the occasional lift of up to 61 lbs.

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Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

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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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About this role

Summary

Perform light to medium pork processing, handling, inspection, and packaging tasks.

Job title

General Production - Waterloo Pork Plant

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

food production

Location requirements

On-site in Waterloo, Iowa; no remote work allowed

Salary

$22k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

physical fitnessability to lift 61 lbsstandingbendingclimbing ladders

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

meat processingproduct handlinginspectionbaggingboxing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Waterloo, IA, USA

On-site City