Lead PR06 3rd Shift/Wet Dock/Full Time/Humboldt Plant, TN

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

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Loading Dock Lead to support daily Shipping and Receiving operations, ensuring USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and safety standards are met. You will help with setup, staffing, workflow coordination, and supervising responsibilities when supervisors are absent.

This role requires forklift and PIT operation certification, strong leadership, and the ability to manage team coverage in a fast-paced warehouse environment, including cold and loud conditions on third shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to make staffing and workflow decisions.
• Ability to follow food safety, quality assurance, and safety procedures.
• Must be licensed and qualified to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and yard trucks as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare the department for daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, HACCP, SSOP, and safety standards.
• Monitor grading service checks and communicate quality concerns or errors to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in making staffing assignments based on attendance, product flow, and production requirements.
• Relieve production line personnel as needed.
• Fill in for absent employees when necessary.
• Perform wash-down and sanitation activities during scheduled breaks.
• Maintain department housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, yard trucks safely.
• Complete daily inspections of equipment and report maintenance concerns.
• Recharge industrial equipment batteries according to established safety procedures.
• Support and promote a safe work environment.
• Serve as acting supervisor during supervisor absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staffing decisions

Workflow coordination

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

PIT certification

Yard truck certification

Job description

Job Details:

Position Summary

The Loading Dock Lead is responsible for supporting daily Shipping and Receiving operations while ensuring compliance with USDA, HACCP, SSOP, food safety, quality, and safety standards. This position assists with department setup, staffing assignments, workflow coordination, equipment operation, and team member support. The Lead serves as a resource for production employees and may assume supervisory responsibilities during supervisor absences.

Pay is $21.95 per hour PLUS an additional $2.00 per hour shift differential

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare the department for daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, HACCP requirements, SSOP procedures, and company food safety standards.
• Monitor grading service checks and communicate quality concerns or errors to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in making staffing assignments based on attendance, product flow, and production requirements.
• Relieve production line personnel as needed.
• Fill in for absent employees when necessary.
• Perform wash-down and sanitation activities during scheduled breaks.
• Maintain department housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, yard trucks, and other powered industrial equipment in a safe manner.
• Complete daily inspections of equipment and report maintenance concerns.
• Recharge industrial equipment batteries according to established safety procedures.
• Support and promote a safe work environment.
• Serve as acting supervisor during supervisor absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to make decisions regarding staffing and workflow needs.
• Ability to follow food safety, quality assurance, and safety procedures.
• Must be licensed and qualified to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and yard trucks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of shipping and receiving operations.
• Understanding of USDA, HACCP, and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to lead and direct team members.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify workplace hazards and follow corrective actions.
• Ability to work effectively with supervisors, production employees, and support departments.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking throughout the facility.
• Frequent bending, lifting, twisting, and reaching.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in cold environments.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required by operational needs.

Work Environment

The work environment includes exposure to:

• Cold temperatures.
• High noise levels exceeding 85 decibels.
• Forklift, pallet jack, and yard truck traffic.
• Production and warehouse equipment.
• Wet floors and other potential slip, trip, and fall hazards.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Hearing protection
• Hair net
• Beard net (where applicable)
• Reflective vest
• Rubber gloves
• Cotton gloves
• Steel-toed boots
• Additional PPE as required for specific tasks and work areas

Required Training

• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification and training
• Yard truck certification
• Daily equipment inspection procedures
• Slip, trip, and fall prevention training
• Ergonomics training
• Fire extinguisher training
• Food safety and sanitation training
• Department-specific safety training

Tyson Foods Equal Opportunity Statement

Tyson Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Tyson Foods reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as business needs require.

Requirements:

3 - month forklift experience listed on the application (can be combination of employers as long as experience is at least 3 months)

180 days wait period from last termination date,

3X rule (candidates cannot have worked for Tyson 3X before)

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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