Forklift/Loader/Picker Sherman Case Ready October All Shifts

Tyson Foods; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is looking for entry-level general labor associates to support production and warehousing operations. Work may involve forklift-related tasks, material handling, and support across shipping and receiving departments in a cold environment.

The position may require overtime and weekends, depending on production needs. Candidates should be able to perform physical tasks, pass a post-offer urinalysis, and provide work authorization to be considered.

Qualifications

• Three months of work history within the last twelve months.
• Six months of experience operating heavy machinery.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a urinalysis as part of post-offer health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level general labor in a cold, damp environment.
• Operate forklifts or other material-handling equipment as required.
• Assist with shipping and receiving duties in a fast-paced setting.

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description

This position is responsible for any entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Applicants will be considered for any forklift start type opening (including Forklift operator/Picker/Loader/Put Away duties) on any shift (Shift will be determined at time of offer for interview or after interview based on hiring needs), such as day, evening or night shift as well as overtime and weekends if required.

Applicants will be considered for openings in any department that may include, but are not limited to, shipping and receiving. Must accept work in a cold and damp environment with temperatures ranging from 28 to 42 degrees. Jobs are fast paced and require repetitive motion. Some positions require lifting, pushing and pulling up to 40+ lbs. Material Handling and Receiving positions require lifting 70+ lbs. Constant standing, walking, and riding of powered material handling equipment (forklifts, stand up lifts). Specialized training for powered industrial trucks required to be qualified within Tyson Foods, Inc.

“The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.”If an applicant meets the minimum requirements for consideration, they may be contacted for an interview.

You must have three months of work history within the last twelve months to be considered for this position, Candidates must have 6 months of experience operating heavy machinery.

All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally within the U.S. and pass a urinalysis screening, which is part of a post-offer health assessment.

LOCATION IS NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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

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.

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.

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