2nd Shift Forklift Operator: Material Handling & Cage Control

Tyson Foods; Temperanceville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift to ensure timely material movement while upholding safety and Tyson policies. Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting and moving product, and maintaining accurate paperwork.

The role involves operating all-terrain forklifts, handling cages, and performing daily equipment checks. Schedule may require long hours and weekend work; background checks may apply per Tyson policy.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate all-terrain forklifts.
• Capable of visual inspection of product by cages.
• Able to work >8 hours per shift and up to 6–7 days per week when required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check in product.
• Unload full cages from trailers and place on infeed conveyor.
• Place empty cages back on trailers after processing.
• Dump DOA vat into offal trailers 2–3 times daily.
• Report damages to trailers, cages, forklift, trucks or product immediately.
• Set aside bad cages for later pickup by live production cage rebuild dept.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete, neat and accurate before submission.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

2nd shift

Safety compliance

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift to ensure timely material movement while upholding safety and Tyson policies. Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting and moving product, and maintaining accurate paperwork.

The role involves operating all-terrain forklifts, handling cages, and performing daily equipment checks. Schedule may require long hours and weekend work; background checks may apply per Tyson policy.