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Job Details:

Title: Material Handler (Forklift Operator) – Full Time – Vineland, NJ 08360

Position Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Load, Unload, and track the shipment of raw and finished items all while maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the dock, packaging room, and trailers.

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!

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. https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers/benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for transferring materials to/from the production lines as needed.
• Loads and logs materials on outbound trailers.
• Unloads and verifies inbound deliveries of materials.
• Cleans and organizes dock and packaging room daily.
• Disposes of all discarded packaging and damaged items, return items not needed for current production to the dry trailer for return to the dry warehouse.
• Maintains proper segregation of allergen items as required by Quality Control
• Assists in physical inventory counts and verifications.
• Assists production with the identification and allocation of materials.
• Notifies production and warehouse supervisors/managers of any material shortages or substitutions.
• Sweeps and cleans empty trailers.
• Returns unused items to freezer/cooler at the end of shift.
• Connects forklifts to charger at the end shift or as necessary during the day.
• Maintains fluid levels in forklift batteries.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• 6 months of Forklift Operator experience (can be a combination of employers as long as the 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

• Team Member will work in a cold environment (30 -40°F temperatures).
• Team Member will stand, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be willing and able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Team Member will walk and reach with hands and arms 34-66% of the time.
• Team Member will use hands and fingers to handle and feel 67-100% of the time.
• Team Member must pass the Forklift Certification Test upon hire.

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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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