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Danville Tyson Plant does not currently accept rehires

$22.85 per hour

Job Description: 

This position is for Forklift Operator PR03 in the Danville, VA facility. The Team Member will be responsible for ensuring all materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. 

Responsibilities:

• Operates in a safe manner, and in accordance with all company policies and procedures.  
• Uses a handheld computer to pick and scan product.  
• Communicates effectively with other TM's and assists in coordinating to accomplish all assigned tasks.  
• Operate powered pallet jack, forklift and/or reach truck. Inspects daily, charges batteries, maintains battery water level, and changes batteries as necessary.  
• Delivers raw materials, packaging, and pallets to the appropriate production areas.  
• Moves inventory in an organized manner to store in a subzero freezer, cooler, and a dry goods area.  
• Moves finished goods and work-in-progress from production lines to the shipping area.  
• Unloads trucks.  
• Covers and stretch-wraps pallets.  
• Ensures assigned production lines are continuously supplied with clean raw materials and packaging.  
• Records movement transactions in the SAP system.  
• Ensures all raw materials and finished goods are labeled correctly.  
• Maintain an organized and clean work environment according to 5S principles, GMP's, and USDA regulations.  
• Reports any damages, discrepancies, unsafe behaviors, and risks to Lead.  

Requirements:

• A minimum of one year of forklift experience with one employer in the past 24 months. Three years forklift experience preferred.
• 3-month work history with the same employer  
• 3-month powered industrial truck experience listed on the application preferred  
• Must be able to lift a 50 pounds and push/pull 100 lb.  
• Must be able to stand for long periods.  
• Must wear steel/composite toe boots that conform to site requirements.  
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends.  
• Must be able to work in a cold environment ( -10 degrees below zero to 40 degrees F).  
• Must be willing to accomplish other duties as assigned.  

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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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