Job Details
Dakota City Material Handling
2026-03-10 Tyson Foods Dakota City,NE
Description:
Rehire Eligibility
Former employees may be eligible for rehire under the following conditions:
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
ALL SHIFTS (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.
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.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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.
Job Details:
Job Description - Material Handling General Labor
Job Summary
The Material Handling General Labor position supports the daily movement, organization, and storage of materials within the facility. This role operates in a cold, dry environment and requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks while following all safety and operational procedures. The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production setting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform material handling tasks including pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying items weighing up to 80 pounds independently.
- Work in cold, dry temperatures ranging 25-48°F for extended periods.
- Stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions for 8-12 hours per shift.
- Utilize basic computer systems and/or operate RF scanning equipment to complete inventory and tracking functions.
- Ensure accurate movement of products and materials throughout the facility in alignment with safety and operational standards.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety within assigned work areas.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Support team leads, supervisors, and coworkers to meet daily material flow and production goals.
- Ability to work any assigned shift, including morning, evening, or overnight (graveyard).
- Ability to work shift lengths of 8-12 hours, depending on production requirements.
- Must be willing to work in varying conditions within the Material Handling environment.
Rehire Eligibility
Former employees may be eligible for rehire under the following conditions:
- A maximum of three total employment terms with the company.
- A minimum 180-day waiting period after the last date of employment before reapplying.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
ALL SHIFTS (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.
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.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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.