Forklift Operator 1st Shift (RDC) (1)

Tyson Foods; Russellville (AR); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

401(k) and benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Tyson Foods in Russellville, Arkansas is hiring a Forklift Operator for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00am–3:00pm) with pay at $18.85 per hour. You will load, unload and move products in a fast-paced warehouse, with full orientation and forklift certification during training.

Safety PPE is provided and boot reimbursement; the role requires basic reading and writing and ability to work 8-hour shifts in cold storage, with overtime and weekend opportunities to meet production deadlines.

Formación

• Six months of continuous work history with a single employer in the last 12 months.
• forklift/warehouse experience preferred (3 months).
• Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.

Responsabilidades

• Move around the work area at a fast pace for an 8‑hour shift, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Follow Tyson policies and safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends to meet production deadlines.
• Work in a fast-paced cold storage environment.

Conocimientos

Six months history

Forklift experience

Reading & writing

Herramientas

Forklift operation

Descripción del empleo

Job Details:

Forklift Operator

Shift Schedule: 1St Shift

Monday- Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm

$18.85

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for what good food can do! We ship and receive quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer advancement opportunities and steady work. This facility operates seven days a week with potential for overtime and ships and receives Tyson products.

Safety is always FIRST with Tyson Foods and at Tyson all Team Members are expected to practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, we provide all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Boot Reimbursement!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for entry level forklift operators, ensuring all product and materials are loaded, unloaded, and processed through the warehouse in a timely and accurate manner using a motor-powered forklift. Team members will be fully re‑trained and certified on forklift during orientation. Applicants will be considered for any forklift operator type opening on any shift, such as day or night shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The applicant must have at least six (6) months of continuous work history with a single employer in the last twelve (12) months
• Preferred: (3 months of forklift or warehouse experience preferred).
• 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.
• Cold Storage Experience Preferred.
• Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• During your work shift, which will consist of (8) hours, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and willing to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry up to (50) pounds in many areas on the dock and freezer floor (weight depends on area ranging from 10-50 pounds).
• Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.
• The candidate must be available to work overtime, and weekends as required to meet production deadlines.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast‑paced cold storage environment.
• Must be willing to be cross trained and moved to other areas as needed and must be willing and able to stand for 8 hours per day on hard floors in extreme cold environments ranging from -10-34 degrees.
• Standing or walking up to 100% of the time.

Proficiency in reading and writing.

ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels

“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”.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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

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