Forward Warehouse - PICKER

Tyson Foods; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring a forklift operator in Amarillo, TX. The role involves operating powered equipment to move pallets, load and unload trailers, and maintain safe driving standards in a cold warehouse environment (32°F–40°F).

The worker must perform safety checks, report damages, and handle physical duties including lifting up to 100 pounds. Qualified candidates will have at least six months of forklift experience in the last year, pass required background checks, and be capable of standing

Qualifications

• Six months of forklift experience within the last 12 months.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must pass background checks where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Log into the forklift and complete safety check questions accurately.
• Move pallets in the warehouse and load/unload trailers.
• Maintain safe driving standards at all times.
• Report any damage, accidents, or impacts to management.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting and pallet wrapping as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Details: To ensure that we are loading trailers in a timely manner and keeping inventory moving in our forward warehouse through material handling.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The certified operator will log into the forklift and answer all safety check questions accurately.
• The operator will then use the forklift as needed to move pallets in the warehouse and load or unload trailers.
• The operator will maintain safe driving standards at all times.
• Any damage, accidents, or impacts must be reported to management.
• Additionally, the operator may be required to lift boxes weighing up to 100 pounds and adjust and hand-wrap pallets.
• 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 able to work in an extreme cold, dry environment (32°F to 40°F).
• Must be able to use hands and arms above shoulder level.
• Must be able to stand for 8-12 hours a day.
• Must be able and willing to work with beef, chicken, and pork products.
• These positions will require the use of powered equipment, such as low boys, stand-up forklifts, and scanners.
• Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have a 180-day rehire waiting period and a 3-time limit.

Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 8:00 PM to 06:00 AM

Requirements:

• Six months of forklift experience in the last 12 months.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Work Shift: C 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.
• 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.

Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.