Cold Storage Forklift Operator - Olathe Distribution Center - Olathe, KS

Tyson Foods; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

At Tyson Foods, you will work in a fast-paced environment where your role as a Warehouse Team Member involves the loading and unloading of products while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. This position offers not only flexible hours but also a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day, including health insurance and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day

Free Education programs starting on your first day

Free Telemedicine Visits

401k and Stock Options

9 Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Free Mental Health Services

Qualifications

• 6 months of forklift experience with a single employer in the last 5 years.
• Stand-up forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading products and materials.
• Operating motor-powered equipment.
• Lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 40 pounds.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Cold storage warehousing

Job description

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Job Details:

All Tyson Team Members are responsible for safety, including personal safety and food safety.

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the world's expectations of what good food can do!

Join the great Team at Tyson Foods, where we offer flexible hours and incentive pay.

Job Summary:

This position involves loading and unloading products and materials using motor-powered equipment in temperatures from -10 to 34 degrees, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 40 pounds. PPE will be provided, including a freezer suit, gloves, and headwear. You will be trained and licensed as a professional forklift operator.

Benefits include:

• Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day
• Free Education programs starting on your first day
• Free Telemedicine Visits
• Citizenship Assistance
• 401k and Stock Options
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Earned Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Time
• Free Mental Health Services
• Free Chaplain Services
• Discounts through Beneplace
• Discounted Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Assistance

Requirements:

Experience must be listed on your application to be considered.

• Must have 6 months of forklift and warehouse experience with a single employer in the last 5 years
• Stand-up forklift and cold storage warehousing experience preferred

Starting Pay rate: $24.30/hr

Shifts:

• Sunday - Tuesday, 7am-7pm
• Wednesday, 7am-1pm
• Night Shift (B shift): Sunday - Tuesday, 7pm-7am; Wednesday, 7pm-1am
• Day Shift (C shift): Wednesday, 1pm-7pm; Thursday - Saturday, 7am-7pm
• Night Shift (D shift): Wednesday, 1am-7am; Thursday - Saturday, 7pm-7am

*This location is not considering prior Tyson Team members at this time.*

Relocation Assistance: Not available

Work Shift: A Shift (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants: Must complete additional information after application submission.

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.

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