Forklift Operator - Cold Storage & Loading (All Shifts)

Tyson Foods; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Goodlettsville, TN is seeking a Forklift Operator to move products through the facility and load shipments. The role requires operating battery-powered forklifts, maintaining steady product flow, and following all safety policies. The successful candidate must have at least 3 months forklift experience documented on the application or resume. Work shifts are 6:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 months forklift experience documented on application or resume.
• Able to perform frequent heavy lifting up to 75 pounds and move pallets.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a battery-powered forklift to move finished products throughout the facility.
• Place and retrieve finished boxed product from coolers, trailers, and production areas.
• Break down and stack products on wooden pallets to create complete pallet loads.
• Transfer finished product between pallets to build full and accurate pallet configurations.
• Maintain product flow to support production and shipping operations.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Wear required PPE and comply with dress and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Tyson Foods in Goodlettsville, TN is seeking a Forklift Operator to move products through the facility and load shipments. The role requires operating battery-powered forklifts, maintaining steady product flow, and following all safety policies. The successful candidate must have at least 3 months forklift experience documented on the application or resume. Work shifts are 6:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.