Distribution Associate - Logistics

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR, seeks learners for the Tyson Warehousing Group to learn all aspects of operations, including Outside Transportation and Outside Warehousing. The role may require working various shifts during training to gain broad exposure to the functions involved.

3rd Shift (Days & Weekends) is specified, and candidates should be prepared for a hands-on program that builds ownership in the area of responsibility and collaboration with maintenance, HR, and inventory control teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a two- or four-year degree program.
• Experience: Not required but preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.
• Communication Skills: Must have good communication skills; bilingual skills preferred.
• Travel: 3-6 trips during program.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
• Special Skills: Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties (attending to maintenance of Team Member time cards, calendars and benefit needs).
• Educating Team Members and communicating with the Team Members to promote high morale and productivity.
• Promoting a safe working environment.
• Helping location management; may perform supervisor duties in their absence and other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Good communication

Bilingual skills

Basic computer skills

Team player

Education

Two- or four-year degree

Job description

Job Details: SUMMARY: This position is responsible for learning all aspects of the Tyson Warehousing Group, which will also include gaining knowledge of Tyson Transportation Outside Transportation and Outside Warehousing. This position may require the holder to work various shifts during the training phase in order to learn additional facets of the operations. Specific responsibilities include ensuring an entrepreneurial ownership in area of direct responsibility working with all location support departments (Maintenance, HR, Inventory Control, etc.) to ensure coordinated efficient production of a quality product to meet our company s commitments.

Other responsibilities

• Other responsibilities include: Administrative duties (such as attending to the maintenance of Team Member time cards, calendars and benefit needs, educating Team Members, and communicating with the Team Members to promote high morale and productivity).
• Other duties include: Promoting a safe working environment. Helping the location management team whenever called upon to do so, which may involve performing a supervisors duties in their absence and performing other responsibilities as the need arises.

3rd Shift (Days & Weekends): Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday

Qualifications

• Education: Knowledge as such is normally acquired through completion of a two- or four-year degree program.
• Experience: Not required but preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.
• Communication Skills: Must have good communication skills bilingual skills preferred.
• Travel: 3-6 trips during program.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
• Special Skills: Ability to work well with others.

Hourly Applicants ONLY

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 Eligible: No Work Shift: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

Our team members make the difference. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.