Cold Storage Forklift Operator – 12h D-Shift

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance incentive

Shift premium

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Edwardsville is seeking a Checker Opr for D-shift overnights. The role involves removing pallets from trailers with a forklift, breaking down and stacking cases, and verifying product, date, and quantity.

Candidates must regularly lift up to 90 lbs (occasionally 110 lbs) and endure a cold environment from -10°F to 32°F. The position requires standing and walking for 12 hours per day, with shifts of 12 hours and a 3.5‑day work week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year forklift and warehouse experience with 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.
• Stand for 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 during receiving.
• Verify correct product, date, and quantity.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Lift 90 lbs

Cold environment

12-hour shifts

Job description

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Edwardsville is seeking a Checker Opr for D-shift overnights. The role involves removing pallets from trailers with a forklift, breaking down and stacking cases, and verifying product, date, and quantity.

Candidates must regularly lift up to 90 lbs (occasionally 110 lbs) and endure a cold environment from -10°F to 32°F. The position requires standing and walking for 12 hours per day, with shifts of 12 hours and a 3.5‑day work week.