Cold-Storage Forklift Operator (12h Shift)

Tyson Foods; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Edwardsville, KS seeks a High Lift Operator for the B shift in a cold warehouse environment. You will operate a hi-lift forklift to move pallets, remove plastic wrap, and manage pallet storage in racking systems.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 70 lb regularly and up to 90 lb occasionally, and using a handheld scanner to track products during handling. Safety and cross-training are emphasized.

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 70lbs cases and occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 90lbs cases.
• 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.
• Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate hi-lift forklift in refrigerated warehouse; handle pallets and wrap removal.
• Use handheld scanner to track products during loading, unloading and movement.
• Follow Tyson policies and safety guidelines.
• Cross train and move to other areas as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Physical stamina

Tools

Handheld scanner

Job description

Tyson Foods in Edwardsville, KS seeks a High Lift Operator for the B shift in a cold warehouse environment. You will operate a hi-lift forklift to move pallets, remove plastic wrap, and manage pallet storage in racking systems.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 70 lb regularly and up to 90 lb occasionally, and using a handheld scanner to track products during handling. Safety and cross-training are emphasized.