High Rise Operator (Warehouse) - 2nd Shift - Newbern

Tyson Foods; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision & prescription

Job summary

Tyson Foods in the United States (TN/Newbern area) is seeking a 2nd shift warehouse worker responsible for forklift/pallet jack operations and accurate inventory handling. The role requires compliance with SQF 2000 standards and the ability to work in cold environments.

Key duties include loading/unloading, palletizing, zone cleanliness, and meeting productivity targets while ensuring safety and proper product location tracking.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to operate a pallet jack and forklift and pass the pallet jack and forklift test.
• Ability to communicate effectively with company employees and all levels of management.
• Must be able to maintain prompt and regular job attendance.
• Fork-lift experience preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work in below freezing temperatures for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Hi Rise reach truck and other material handling equipment.
• Lift cases of product and tack onto pallets.
• Put away pallets of production and inbound product.
• Load and unload blast freezer.
• Ensure accuracy of product locations and case counts.
• Report damaged product to Inventory personnel or shift lead person or supervisor.
• Keep a clean and orderly zone throughout shift and leave the zone clean at the end of the shift.
• Maintain all goals and standards of productivity.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• uphold SQF 2000 principles.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Communication

Attendance

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Schedule - Monday - Friday with possible Saturday's

Hours - 3:30 pm - until finished

Pay - 22.45/Hr. plus 1.00 shift premium

Pay - 22.45/Hr. plus 1.00 shift premium

Responsibilities

• Operate a Hi Rise reach truck and other material handling equipment.
• Lift cases of product and tack onto pallets.
• Put away pallets of production and inbound product.
• Load and unload blast freezer.
• Ensure accuracy of product locations and case counts.
• Report damaged product to Inventory personnel or shift lead person or supervisor.
• Keep a clean and orderly zone throughout shift and leave the zone clean at the end of the shift. Responsible for picking orders.
• Maintain all goals and standards of productivity.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• ALL employees are responsible for upholding principles of SQF 2000.

Requirements

• Must be willing and able to operate a pallet jack and forklift and pass the pallet jack and forklift test.
• Ability to communicate effectively with company employees and all levels of management.
• Must be able to maintain prompt and regular job attendance.
• Fork-lift experience preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work in below freezing temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to perform the assigned tasks for periods of 8 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.
• Must be willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.
• Must be willing and able to lift 50lbs.
• 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.
• Must have 6 MThs continuous employment in the last 18 months. Preferred candidates will have at least 6 MThs of relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture or production experience.
• This location does not accept rehires

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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 their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.