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. We offer steady work and competitive pay. This facility operates 5+ days a week, has potential for overtime, and produces sandwiches.

Starting pay: $23.25/HR (with a $1/HR shift premium for 2nd Shift)

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:

This location is currently not accepting rehire candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods.

This position is responsible for carefully operating a forklift to move packages and materials around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety in accordance with Tysons production guidelines and Safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include, but are not limited to the following)

Unload/Load materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
Transport raw materials to production workstations
Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs through accurate paperwork and/or electronic scanning.
Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
Help maintain a safe and orderly environment while driving within the facilities.
Other duties as assigned.
Safely operate stand-up forklifts and reach trucks in a fast-paced freezer environment.
Responsible for transporting, staging, and storing products while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards.

Requirements:

6-month forklift experience listed on the application (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months)

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.

Must be willing and able to wear required PPE to work in an extremely cold environment (below -10 degrees F).
Must be willing and able to work for extended periods in cold environment (30F – 40F)
Must be willing and able to walk and reach with hands and arms 100% of the time.
Must be willing and able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel 100% of the time.
Must be willing and able to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch; or crawl 25% of the time up to 10 hours per day.
Must be willing and able to sit 75-100% of the time for up to 8 - 10 hours per day.
Must be willing and able to lift 50 pounds and/or move up to 300 pounds (with assistance) 100% of the time.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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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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