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Tyson Foods

Leadperson 6 - 2nd Shift

Waterloo Plant - Waterloo, Iowa

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Sept 2026

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Job Details:

To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays an important role in our success. That’s where you come in . We are hiring immediately for multiple Production Lead - 2nd Shift .

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the overall operation of the line including safety quality and productivity. Other duties include: manage all company safety rules regulations and documentation; insure that team is in full compliance and training is up to date and documented; produce all product following production and packaging parameters to insure that quality requirements are maintained and documented; operate all production equipment to maximize line output while maintaining all quality standards; manage all GMP s training supervising and documenting the team s performance; clean all equipment in accordance with the SOPs; maintain control of all equipment and tools; follow company policies procedures written or verbal; other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Education: High School Diploma vocational school or equivalent.
  • Experience: 2+ years' experience in food manufacturing; mechanical abilities to operate basic hand tools in the disassembly and assembly of dough making handling and packaging equipment; familiar with SOP’s.
  • Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Special Skills: Ability to supervise manage build and lead a team; ability to perform essential functions of job with or without reasonable accommodation; minimum dough making, and back up supervising experience required.
  • Physical Requirement: Requires 100 flexibility of wrists and hands; walking bending, standing, and some lifting required; ability to tolerate heights up to 30 feet off the ground on occasion; lifting of up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis; ability to move heavy objects 100 lbs. with mechanical device.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Must reside in the United States.
  • Must submit a resume to be considered.




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND 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.

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.

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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.

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