High Lift Opr B shift (Edwardsville)

Tyson Foods; Kansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Edwardsville, KS is seeking a High Lift Operator for the B shift in a refrigerated warehouse environment. The role involves using a hi-lift forklift to pick and place pallets, scanning products, and maintaining safety and policy compliance.

The position requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 70 lbs regularly and up to 90 lbs occasionally, plus passing health and drug screenings. Cold storage experience is preferred and startups pay $24.45/hr.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of forklift and warehouse experience through a single employer in the last 5 years.
• Cold storage experience preferred.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 70 lbs and occasionally up to 90 lbs.
• Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate a hi-lift forklift to gather and deposit pallets in the warehouse rack system.
• Move quickly during a 12-hour shift; bend, squat, lift, push, pull as needed.
• Use a handheld scanner to track products during loading, unloading, and movement.
• Follow Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines; cross-train to other areas as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Scanner usage

Tools

Handheld scanner

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## High Lift Opr B shift (Edwardsville)Apply: Edwardsville Forward Warehouse - Edwardsville, Kansas: Full time: Posted Today: R0492972**Job Details:**Job Description**High Lift Operator: B shift (Edwardsville, KS)** **Summary**Notice: This position involves operating a forklift for gathering cases of beef/pork product throughout a refrigerated warehouse with temperatures ranging from -10° to 30°F. This position requires pulling down and putting away pallets in the warehouse rack system using a hi-lift forklift. The operator will be directed to remove plastic wrap on occasion prior to depositing pallets. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling and reaching are involved. Other duties assigned by management. **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.* 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.* Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.* Must be willing to cross train and be moved to other areas as needed. **Qualifications:** (experience must be listed on application to be considered for this position)* **Must have 1 year of forklift and warehouse experience through a single employer in the last 5 years.*** **Cold storage experience preferred.*** Must be willing to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 70lbs cases and occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 90lbs cases.* 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.* Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening. **The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation”** **Starting pay rate**:* $24.45/hr **Currently hiring for: B shift:****Sunday/Monday/Tuesday 6pm-6am****Wednesday 6pm-12:15am** ***\\*\\*Shift availability is determined by the business need at the time of offer\\*\\****## ***\\*This location is not considering prior Tyson Team members at this time*****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**A 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.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** 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.