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Tyson Foods; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Edwardsville, KS, is hiring for a Team Member to operate a forklift, break down and stack cases, and verify product, date, and quantity in a cold warehouse environment. The role involves 12-hour shifts, three-and-a-half days a week, and requires lifting up to 90–110 lbs, with PPE provided. Starting pay is $25.45/hr plus incentives.

Equal opportunity employer offering benefits and opportunities for growth within Tyson Foods. Background checks may be required for certain roles.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of forklift and warehouse experience from a single employer in the last 5 years.
• Cold storage experience preferred.
• Must be willing to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 90 lbs and up to 110 lbs occasionally.
• Must be willing to stand, walk, bend, stretch, and climb.
• Must be willing to cross-train and be moved to other areas as needed.
• Must be willing to stand 12 hours per day on hard floors in a cold environment (-10° to 30°F).

Responsibilities

• Pallets are removed from trailers using a forklift.
• Break down and stack cases while receiving, verify product, date, and quantity.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Cold environment adaptation

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Details

Job Description

Summary

In this position pallets are removed from trailers using a forklift. Job tasks include break down and stack cases while receiving, verify correct product, date, and quantity. Must be willing to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry 90 pounds or more. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, and reaching are involved in this job. This is a cooler/freezer warehouse the temperatures range from -10 degrees F. to 32 degrees; PPE will be provided. Shifts consist of 12 hours a day, 3 1/2 days a week. As Team Member grow with the company growth opportunities are assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of forklift and warehouse experience through a single employer in the last 5 years.
• Cold storage experience preferred
• Must be willing to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 90lbs cases and occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 110lbs cases.
• Must be willing to frequently stand, walk, bend, stretch, and climb.
• Must be willing to cross train and be moved to other areas as needed.
• Must be willing and able to stand for 12 hours per day on hard floors in a cold environment with temperature range from -10° to 30°F.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Compensation

• Starting pay rate: $25.45/hr
• (1.50 attendance incentive and shift premium of 0.50 cents)

Shift Schedule

Wednesday; 6pm-12am Sunday/Monday/Tuesday; 6pm to 6am

Work Shift

A Shift (United States of America)

Relocation Assistance

No

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.

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.