Materials Handler PR0U4 / 1st shift - San Lorenzo Plant

Tyson Chicken, Inc.

San Lorenzo Plant - San Lorenzo, California Until 10/9/2026 1+ years exp First posted August 10, 2026 Last posted August 10, 2026
Job description

Job Details:

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.

This position starts at $25.50/hr. and potential for overtime.

Position Summary:

The Material Handler is responsible for safely transferring materials and WIP to and from RTE areas. Monitoring the material activities of production employees involved in the packaging of Ready to Eat products.  Ensures that food safety policies are adhered to and that packaged products conform to specifications/quality standards. 

Responsibilities:

  • Accurately utilize packaging SOP to pull the correct materials for assigned packaging schedule/s

  • Utilize SAP to accurately transfer material and/or wip to and from storage location and assigned location/s

  • Utilize SAP to make transaction corrections when necessary

  • Ability to push racks of up to 2000 pounds of product on rail system

  • Maintain standard production performance within assigned area/s

  • Consistently setup and start up production area/s

  • Train new material handlers

  • Serve as safety captain and first point of contact in the production area for production and equipment related issues

Requirements:

• Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends on assigned shift

• Must be able to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level up to 40 to 60 pounds repeatedly

• Must be able to push/manipulate up to 40 - 60 pounds repeatedly

• Must be willing to tolerate temperatures of 35 degrees or below for entire shift; be able to walk and stand on concrete floor for the shift duration and able to follow both verbal and written instructions.

• The Team Member must be willing to complete all required training for the job.

• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor or lead person.

• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements.

• Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable.

• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor and/or lead.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic math, grammar and communication skills.

  • Internal candidates must have 4 attendance points or less and no active written warnings on file in previous last 6 months to be considered.

Personal Skills & Attributes:

  • High school education

  • 1 to 2 years experience working in a meat processing facility

  • A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.

  • Basic computer knowledge required

  • Previous experience in a USDA food manufacturing environment preferred

  • Previous experience using pallet jack preferred

Rehires: 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)

Pay Range/Rate:

$25.50

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

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Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.


Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.


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.


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About this role

Summary

Handle materials, monitor food safety, operate SAP, and train new employees.

Job title

Materials Handler PR0U4 / 1st shift - San Lorenzo Plant

Experience level

1-2 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

food manufacturing

Location requirements

San Lorenzo, California; remote not allowed

Salary

$25.50/hr.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

basic mathcommunicationSAPmanual handling

Preferred skills

USDA experiencepallet jack

Specializations

material handlingfood safetySAPlogistics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Lorenzo, CA, USA

On-site City