Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Full Time - Cincinnati, OH

Tyson Foods; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

401(k) plans

affordable health, life, dental,Vision

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a Forklift Operator for 1st shift. The role ensures efficient shipping, receiving and warehousing of materials, with FIFO flow and accurate transfer of goods to tempering/microwave processes.

The position requires at least 3 months warehouse experience, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and willingness to work overtime/weekends in a fast-paced food production environment. Candidates must meet GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three months of warehouse experience.
• Overtime and weekend work required.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks with designated raw materials or finished goods.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and GMP guidelines.
• Generate required reports and pick lists.
• Move materials to production and storage areas using FIFO.
• Label materials accurately and ensure proper transfer documentation.
• Operate forklift mounted and handheld RF equipment.
• Perform regular inventory cycle counts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF equipment

Job description

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Full Time - Cincinnati, OH

Aug 21, 2026

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

General Job Description

The shipping, receiving and warehousing of raw materials and finished goods. Transfer materials required by production to and from the tempering rooms and freezer warehouse storage areas. Stage materials for tempering and microwave process and direct material flow to manufacturing using FIFO methodology. Order, receive, and transfer products required by production and administrative personnel to and from the dry warehouse and other dry storage areas.

Physical Requirements

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

Tasks

• Must be willing Load and unload trucks with designated raw materials or finished goods.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and T.Q.C. guidelines.
• Generate required reports and pick lists.
• Raw materials in the proper condition in accordance with company policy (covered, uncovered, free of debris, sealed, taped, and wrapped).
• Ensure proper labeling of material being moved.
• Key transfer sheet transactions via CRT terminal.
• The cleaning of interior and exterior docks on a scheduled basis.
• The ability to maintain and use forklift mounted and hand-held R.F. equipment.
• Provide physical inventory cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and communicate issues that affect inventory.
• Team member has an individual responsibility to report all possible deficiencies that could compromise food safety. The position will work in an environment with extreme temperatures ranging from 4F to 12F.
• Team member must be willing and able to lift up to 70lbs when required.
• Team member must adhere to all GMP standards and safety guidelines while performing job duties.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Requirements

• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Must have at least three (3) months of warehouse experience listed in work history.
• Must have six months of work history with one employer in the last 24 months.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

• No

Work Shift

• 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Background Checks

• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• 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

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

Company Information

• Company size 10,001+ employees
• Company type Public company
• Total funding $1.5B Post IPO Debt

Funding history

• Post IPO Debt $1.5B
• Feb 2024

Footprint

• Where they work