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

Tyson Foods; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Afforable health, life, dental, vision

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for a 2nd shift warehouse role in Newbern, TN. You will operate Hi Rise reach trucks and other handling equipment, pick orders, and maintain zone safety and cleanliness in a cold environment.

Responsibilities include stocking pallets, loading/unloading in the blast freezer, and ensuring accurate counts and locations while adhering to SQF 2000 standards. Prior forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with company employees and all levels of management, including prompt attendance.
• Must be willing and able to operate pallet jack and forklift and pass the tests.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Hi Rise reach truck and other material handling equipment.
• Lift cases of product and stack 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 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 uphold SQF 2000 principles.

Skills

Effective communication

Punctual attendance

Teamwork

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Forklift test experience

Job description

Job Details

Schedule - Monday - Friday with possible Saturday's Hours - 3:30 pm - until finished

Pay - 23.85/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). 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.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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