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Job Details:

Pay: $22.40

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 to 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.
Operates 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:

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.
Must have a least 6 months documented forklift experience, can be a combination of employers as long as the experience is at least months.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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