Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift - (Claryville) Alexandria, KY

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Alexandria (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator for 2nd shift at our Kentucky facility. The role involves delivering products to warehouse and production floors, maintaining clean, safe work areas, and complying with GMP, safety, and food safety standards.

The candidate must pass forklift driving skills tests and have at least 6 months of forklift experience. We offer paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and comprehensive benefits from day one, including health, dental, vision, and

Qualifications

• 6 months of forklift work experience.
• Must pass forklift driving skills test.
• Ability to read manuals and plant paperwork.
• Occasional weekend/holiday work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and orderly.
• Receive and store items per warehouse standards.
• Maintain clean and safe storage areas.
• Maintain daily checklists and logs.
• Follow GMP, safety, and food safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Reading manuals/blueprints

Record keeping

Job description

Job Details

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where feed the world like family! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer growth opportunities and room for advancement. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails, and sliced meats.

Benefits Effective Day 1!

• 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.

Job Description

This role drives a sit-down forklift while delivering products to the warehouse and production floor. Position will likely have housekeeping duties and ensuring cleanliness standards. Position may include periodic weekend and/or holiday work.

Primary Accountabilities

• Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner.
• Receive and store incoming items according to warehouse standards.
• Maintain a safe and orderly storage arrangement for all items handled.
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned area.
• Maintain records of daily check list (pre-trip inspections).
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, audit and food safety standards.
• May be required to work with production equipment and associated technologies.
• Must be able to read and understand manuals, blue prints, plant paperwork, labels, etc.
• The Team Member must be able to pass Forklift Driving Skills test.
• Meet performance/productivity standards.

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. Must be willing and able lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs. The Team Member will stand, walk, bend, squat, stretch, climb, push, pull and reach as required in all areas. Ability to work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm (80-90°F) to cold (20-40°F), where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas.

Requirements

• 6 months work history with the same employer
• 6 months forklift operator experience (can be multiple employers) listed on application
• Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible:No
• Work Shift:2ND SHIFT (United States of America)
• 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.
• 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.

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