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A leading company in the food industry seeks a dedicated Forklift Operator for D Shift. The role requires efficiently managing the loading/unloading of materials in cold storage while ensuring safety standards and efficient operations. Generous benefits include health insurance and paid time off.
Job Details:
D Shift
$18.50 Per Hour
Wednesday: 11:00pm-5:00am
Thursday – Saturday: 5:00pm – 5:00am
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the world's expectations of what good food can do!
Benefits include:
Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day!
Free Education starting your first day on 175-degree programs!
Free Telemedicine Visits
Citizenship Assistance
401k and Stock Options
9 Paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Earned Time Off
And Much Much More! (See below)
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 after completing your probationary period!
Summary
This position is responsible for 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.
Qualifications
Must be willing to stand for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours per day)
May work with corrective lenses if vision problems.
May be provided PPE for additional hearing protection as needed.
Must be willing to adhere to a production performance percentage measurement
Cold Storage Experience Preferred
Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening
Responsibilities
During your work shift, which will consist of three 12-hour days and one 6-hour day, you will do work that consists of bending, squatting, lifting and pushing/pulling up to (40) pounds.
As part of efficiently completing job tasks, a handheld scanner will be used to track products as it is loaded, unloaded, and moved around the facility.
At certain times, other job duties may be part of the routine.
Sub Duties (May be required to work any or all of these positions)
Receiver – Receives product accurately into the building using a Powered Industrial Truck
Put Away – Pulls product that has been received and puts it into the racking. May be required to palletize or split pallets.
Replenisher – Pulls pallets from racking to replenish pick faces.
Picker – (Case picker/Order Selector and full pallet picker) pulls product either in single or full palletized form to fill and build customer orders.
Loader – Loads trucks with product in an efficient manner that will avoid product damage or loss.
Environment
Most of the time will be driving a Powered Industrial Truck - including stand-up forklifts and reach trucks for extended times in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from -5 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. (Up to 12 hours)
You will be provided a freezer suit, hearing protection, gloves, and headwear as part of your personal protective equipment (PPE).
Team members will furnish their own boots and must wear either steel or composite toe boots that conform to ANSI 75lbs or more PSI rating with a slip resistant sole that covers the ankles. (Composite toe preferred)
Team members will be driving stand-up Crown PIT Forklifts and Reach Trucks. May be trained on Cherry picker for additional tasks.
Standing or walking up to 100% of the time
More Benefits:
Voluntary and Company Paid Life and Disability Insurances
Full Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
Protection Pack (Roadside Assistance, Identity Theft, Financial Advice, and Global Travel Assistance)
Health Savings and Flex Spend Accounts
Boot Reimbursement
Commuter Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Time
Free Mental Health Services
Wellness Services
Free Chaplain Services
Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
Discounted Home and Auto Insurance
Voluntary Legal Assistance
This position is responsible for ensuring all materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
*Prior Tyson workers must complete a 90-day rehire wait period before being considered for the role.
*Prior Tyson workers will not be considered for the position after having work 3 times or more for Tyson Foods.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
D Shift (United States of America)Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
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.
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.
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