Forklift Operator D Shift (Forest DC) (1)

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring a Forklift Operator on D shift (Wed–Sat, 6pm–5am) in Forest, MS. The role involves loading, unloading, and processing materials with a forklift, and orientation will include full retraining and certification.

The position requires warehouse experience and forklift driving experience within the last year, plus compliance with health and drug screening requirements. Expect stand-up forklifts and a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months experience in warehousing in the past 12 months.
• Must have 6 months forklift driving experience in the last 12 months.
• May be required to pass health assessment and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Move and track products using a handheld scanner.
• Load, unload, and stage materials within a warehouse.
• Perform tasks as assigned while following Tyson policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety procedures

Job description

Job Details

Forklift Operator D shift is Wednesday- Saturday 6pm-5am $23.15

Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring all products 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.

Requirements

Maximum of 3 times working for Tyson, 365 Days between Employments.

• Must have 6 Months experience within the past year (12 Months) warehousing.
• Must have 6 Months Forklift Driving experience in the last (12 Months).
• 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 (12) hours, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and willing to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, up to (40) pounds. Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines. As part of efficiently completing job tasks, a handheld scanner will be used to track products as it is moved around the facility. At certain times, other job duties may be part of the routine.

Sub Duties

• Receiver – Receives product accurately into the building using PIT.
• 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 PIT 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 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: D 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Benefits

• We provide our team members and families with paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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Company Culture

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

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