Forklift Operator D Shift (Forest DC) (1)

Job Details:

Forklift Operator

D shift is Wednesday- Saturday 6pm-5am

$23.15

Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring all products 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.

Rehires Requirements:

Maximum of 3 times working for Tyson, 365 Days between Employments.

Qualifications

Must have 6 Months experience within the past year (12 Months) warehousing.

Must have 6 Months Forklift Driving experience in the last (12 Months).

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.

• Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.

• As part of efficiently completing job tasks, a handheld scanner will be used to track products as it is moved around the facility.

• At certain times, other job duties may be part of the routine.

• 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

Proficiency in reading and writing.

ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels

“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.”

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

D 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.

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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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