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Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - New London, WI

Tyson, Inc.

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New London, WI
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First Shift
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

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Job Details:

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members.

Benefits Effective Day 1!

Position Summary:

Job duties include, but are not limited to, unloading incoming raw and frozen materials, loading materials onto lift, retrieve empty vats/tanks, and transfer product to the Roto Claw.

Responsibilities:

  • Level, cover, scale, and label vats/tanks and store them in the appropriate locations.

  • Record bar codes and tank weights on worksheets and into a computer program.

  • Open and flip up to 60-pound boxes.

  • Inspect for visible defects in the product and assures all plastic is removed before roto clawing product.

  • Maintain proper conditions of the tow motor and battery.

  • Perform the setup, operation, tear down, and minor maintenance of the Roto Claw.

  • Rotate through all the Roto Claw and the combo folding position in Preblend.

  • Crush and dispose of boxes, combo bins, liners, and pallet.

  • Perform general housekeeping duties in the department.

  • Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements.

  • Perform all positions of job rotation as needed.

  • Perform any other work as assigned by management.

Requirements:

  • Ability and willingness to perform basic math functions (i.e.: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

  • Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.

  • Ability and willingness to obtain a class III tow motor certification.

  • Ability and willingness to complete the online Tyson Radiation RSO course.

  • Ability and willingness to scan or input into the computer system all product film, boxes, casings, clips, and ingredients for all daily product runs, including change overs.

  • Ability and willingness to follow formulations on computer and accurate record and report food safety or product information.

Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

  • Ability and willingness to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level 20 pounds or greater frequently.

  • Ability and willingness to lift/lower/carry up to 20 pounds or greater with back and legs.

  • Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with rapid hand and eye coordination to move product on a conveyor and/or other processing equipment.

  • Ability and willingness to flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently.

  • Ability and willingness to stand/walk/climb/bend for up to 10 hours.

  • Ability and willingness to work on elevated platforms/workstations.

  • Ability and willingness to work in wet conditions and cold temperatures at 35 degrees.

Preferred Skills:

  • Forklift Operator experience preferred

  • Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

  • RF Scanner experience preferred

Qualifications:

  • 3 Months work history with the same employer

LOCATION NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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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