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Forklift Operator

Tyson, Inc.

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Enid, OK
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Job Details:

A Shift

Sunday – Tuesday: 5:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday: 5:00am – 11:00am

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 starting 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!

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

  • 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.
  • May work with corrective lenses if vision problems.
  • May be provided PPE for additional hearing protection as needed. Cold Storage Experience Preferred.
  • Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.

Responsibilities

  • During your work shift, which will consist of (12) hours, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and willing to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, 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.
  • Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.
  • Sub Duties (May be required to work any or all of these positions)
    • Receiver – Receives product accurately into the building using PIT.
    • 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 PIT 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

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No



Work Shift:


A Shift (United States of America)

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/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.

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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