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Unloader/Loader C Shift (Ottawa, IL) (1) PJC

Tyson Foods

34k - 36k USD/year

Office

Ottawa, Illinois, United States

Full Time

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Job Details:

Unloader/Loader

C Shift

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the 

world's expectations of what good food can do! 

Benefits Include 

  • Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day! 

  • Free Education starts your first day on 175-degree programs! 

  • Free Telemedicine Visits 

  • Citizenship Assistance 

  • 401k and Stock Options 

  • 9 Paid Holidays 

  • Vacation Time 

  • Earned Time Off 

  • And Much Much More! (See below) 

Safety is always FIRST with Tyson Foods and at Tyson all Team Members are expected to 

practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. As part of our ongoing commitment to safety we provide all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Boot Reimbursement after completing your probationary period! 

Pay 

Starting Pay = $24.05 

Summary 

This position is responsible for loading products from trailers in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner. 

Qualifications 

  • The applicant must have at least six (6) months of continuous work history with a single employer in the last 3 years.   

  • No gaps in employment greater than six (6) months within the last 3 years. 

  • Cold Storage experience preferred.  

  • 3 months of stand-up forklift is preferred. 

  • Need full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with a sense of balance.   

  • Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, and carry (70) lbs or more up to (120) lbs. 

  • May work with corrective lenses if vision problems.   

  • May be provided PPE for additional hearing protection as needed.   

  • Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.  

Responsibilities 

  • Scan product onto the load accurately using a handheld scanner. 

  • Place placards on pallets as needed.  

  • Take photos with provided equipment of every row on every load for quality assurance.  

  • Document product as its being loaded onto the trailer using stacker sheets/loading diagram. 

  • Responsible for taking all paperwork to the office and verifying accuracy.  

  • Break down product to properly fit into trailers. 

  • Verify you’re loading the correct trailers.  

  • Communicate effectively and timely to leadership as you encounter difficulties or discrepancies.  

  • Follow all safety and policy procedures as set forth by Tyson Foods. 

  • Other duties include ensuring that all product quality, authenticity and legal procedures are followed and completing Annual Food Defense Training.  

  • Ensure safety processes are being followed consistently promoting a safe work environment and performing other responsibilities as needed. 

  • Clean as you go throughout your work shift.  

  • Other duties as assigned. 

Environment 

  • Team members may spend extended time in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from 10 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. (Up to 12 hours) 

  • We provide a catalog of Hi-Vis selections from Refrigewear to choose what PPE you wish to have. We will cover 50% of the cost for all PPE, except for boots, half of your payroll will be deducted 

  • Boots will be paid for up to $100, team members must wear either steel or composite toe boots that conform to ANSI 75lbs or more PSI rating with a slip resistant sole that covers the ankles. (Composite toe preferred) 

  • Standing or walking up to 100% of the time. 

  • Team members will spend up to 100% of their working time on a powered industrial truck (PIT) and will frequently mount and dismount throughout their work shift. 

Additional Notices 

This location does not accept rehires at this time.  

Shifts 

This position is for: *Shift availability determined at time of offer* 

A Shift: Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 17:30 (10 hours) 

B Shift: Monday – Thursday 18:00 – 04:30 (10 hours) 

C Shift: Friday – Sunday 06:00 – 18:00 (12 hours) 

D Shift: Friday – Sunday 18:00 – 06:00 (12 hours) 

More Benefits: 

  • Voluntary and Company Paid Life and Disability Insurances 

  • Full Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Insurance 

  • Protection Pack (Roadside Assistance, Identity Theft, Financial Advice, and Global Travel Assistance) 

  • Health Savings and Flex Spend Accounts 

  • Boot Reimbursement 

  • Commuter Assistance 

  • Paid Parental Leave 

  • Paid Bereavement Time 

  • Free Mental Health Services 

  • Wellness Services 

  • Free Chaplain Services 

  • Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace 

  • Discounted Home and Auto Insurance 

  • Voluntary Legal Assistance 

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.  

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

C Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$24.05

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

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.

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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Unloader/Loader C Shift (Ottawa, IL) (1) PJC

Office

Ottawa, Illinois, United States

Full Time

34k - 36k USD/year

August 15, 2025

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