Job Details:

Forklift Operator

A Shift Schedule

Sunday – Tuesday: 5:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday: 5:00am – 11:00am

B Shift

Sunday – Tuesday: 6:00pm – 6:00am

Wednesday: 6:00pm – Midnight
C Shift

Wednesday: Noon – 6:00pm

Thursday – Saturday: 6:00am – 6:00pm

D Shift

Wednesday: Midnight – 6:00am

Thursday – Saturday: 6:00pm – 6:00am

$19.15

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have 90 days rehire waiting period and a 3-time limit.

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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!

Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring all product and materials are loaded, unloaded, and processed through the warehouse in a timely and accurate manner using a motor-powered forklift. Team members will be fully re-trained and certified on forklift during orientation.

Qualifications:

Must have 12 Months work History with the Same employer within the last 3 years. Preferred Experience with Forklifts, Warehouse and Cold Storage Atmosphere.

• Must be willing to stand for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours per day)
• May work with corrective lenses if vision problems.
• May be provided PPE for additional hearing protection as needed.
• Must be willing to adhere to a production performance percentage measurement
• Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening

Responsibilities

• During your work shift, which will consist of three 12-hour days and one 6 hour day, you will do work that consists of bending, squatting, lifting and pushing/pulling up to (40) pounds.
•  As part of efficiently completing job tasks, a handheld scanner will be used to track products as it is loaded, unloaded, and moved around the facility.
• At certain times, other job duties may be part of the routine.
• Sub Duties (May be required to work any or all of these positions)
  • Receiver – Receives product accurately into the building using a Powered Industrial Truck
  • Put Away – Pulls product that has been received and puts it into the racking. May be required to palletize or split pallets.
  • Replenisher – Pulls pallets from racking to replenish pick faces.
  • Picker – (Case picker/Order Selector and full pallet picker) pulls product either in single or full palletized form to fill and build customer orders.
  • Loader – Loads trucks with product in an efficient manner that will avoid product damage or loss.

Environment

• Most of the time will be driving a Powered Industrial Truck - including stand-up forklifts and reach trucks for extended times in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from -5 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. (Up to 12 hours)
• You will be provided a freezer suit, hearing protection, gloves, and headwear as part of your personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Team members will furnish their own boots and 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)
• Team members will be driving stand-up Crown PIT Forklifts and Reach Trucks. May be trained on Cherry picker for additional tasks.
• Standing or walking up to 100% of the time

Proficiency in reading and writing.

ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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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.

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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