Checker Operator (TVDC)

Tyson Foods; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates up to $21.25 per h

Paid vacation, holidays, and earned LT

Health insurance starting day one

401(k) and stock options

Education assistance

Citizenship assistance

Discounts through Beneplace

Career development opportunities

Employee product giveaways

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Russellville, AR is seeking an entry-level Checker Operator B. The position runs night shifts from 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM, with options on day shifts as well and a night shift premium. The role focuses on forklift-based material handling in a fast-paced warehouse.

Candidates must be able to stand for long periods, pass a health assessment, and be willing to work overtime and weekends in a cold storage environment. Tyson Foods emphasizes safety and teamwork on seven-day operations.

Qualifications

• Six months of continuous work history with a single employer in the last 12 months.
• Forklift or warehouse experience preferred."
• Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate a motor-powered forklift to load and unload products.
• Move and process materials in a timely, accurate manner.
• Work overtime and weekends as required to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Six months work history

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Ability to pass health assessment

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Details

Checker Operator B Shift: Monday night through Thursday night, 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM. We have open positions on days and nights. Night shift receives a shift premium.

Hourly Applicants Only. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No. No Work Shift: B Shift (United States of America).

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 what good food can do! We ship and receive quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer advancement opportunities and steady work. This facility operates seven days a week with potential for overtime and ships and receives Tyson products.

Benefits

• Excellent pay rates up to $21.25 per hour Base + Incentive
• Paid vacation, holidays, and earned time off
• Boot Reimbursement
• Affordable Full Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription) starting on your first day
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Stock Options
• Education Assistance Program
• Citizenship Assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Product Giveaways
• And Much Much More

Position Summary

This position is responsible for entry level forklift operators, ensuring all product 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. Applicants will be considered for any forklift operator type opening on any shift, such as day or night shift.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have six (6) months of continuous work history with a single employer in the last twelve (12) months (Preferred candidates will have 3 months of forklift or warehouse experience).
• 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 (10-12) hours, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and willing to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry up to (50) pounds in many areas on the dock and freezer floor (weight depends on area ranging from 10-50 pounds).
• Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.
• Candidate must be available to work overtime, and weekends as required to meet production deadlines.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced cold storage environment.
• Must be willing to be cross-trained and moved to other areas as needed and must be willing and able to stand for 10-12 hours per day on hard floors in extreme cold environments ranging from -10-34 degrees.
• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statements

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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