Forklift Operator — Cold Storage & Freezer Warehouse

Tyson Foods; Union City, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods – Greenfield Dr Plant, Union City, TN – is hiring for a Forklift Operator on the 1st shift. Starting pay is $17.95 per hour. The role includes unloading trucks, stocking inventory, and ensuring FIFO and proper load securement in a sub-freeze warehouse environment.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, quality control, and operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and yard trucks. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and pass forklift certification after hire.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work in cold temperatures and heavy physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Unload raw materials and finished goods from trucks.
• Move materials to warehouse storage and rotate stock.
• Record quantities and dates on picking tickets and packing lists.
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks, and yard trucks following SOPs and safety rules.
• Unload inbound and outbound product as directed by supervisor.

Job description

Tyson Foods – Greenfield Dr Plant, Union City, TN – is hiring for a Forklift Operator on the 1st shift. Starting pay is $17.95 per hour. The role includes unloading trucks, stocking inventory, and ensuring FIFO and proper load securement in a sub-freeze warehouse environment.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, quality control, and operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and yard trucks. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and pass forklift certification after hire.