Checker Operator (TVDC) (6)

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Overtime potential

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is hiring for a Checker Operator on multiple shifts (day and night) in Russellville, AR. This entry-level forklift role loads, unloads, and processes materials in a cold warehouse, with orientation to be forklift-certified. Night shifts include a premium; overtime potential exists to meet production needs.

Applicants must meet safety and PPE requirements and be able to pass health assessments and drug screening. The facility operates seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Six months of continuous work history with a single employer in the last twelve months.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and move about the work area at a fast pace.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in cold storage environments.

Responsibilities

• Move around the work area at a fast pace for 10–12 hour shifts.
• Follow Tyson policies and safety guidelines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required to meet production deadlines.
• Operate in a fast-paced cold storage environment and potentially cross-train to other areas.
• Stand for 10–12 hours per day on hard floors in extreme cold (−10 to 34 degrees).
• Complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate across management levels.

Skills

Reading and writing

Job description

Checker Operator

B shift Monday night- Thursday night 6pm 5am D shift Friday night- Sunday night 6pm -6am $18.00

We have open positions on days and nights.

Night shift receives a shift premium.

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.

Safety is always FIRST with Tyson Foods and at Tyson all Team Members are expected to practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, we provide all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Boot Reimbursement!

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
• 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.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible:No

Work Shift

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Background Check

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. 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.

Hourly Applicants Only

Hourly Applicants ONLY

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Unsolicited Assistance

Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.