Load Planner 4 (Edwardsville, KS)

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a warehouse operations associate to maintain the flow of trailers and shipping orders, ensuring on-time loadouts and accurate paperwork. The role requires effective communication with the traffic department and scheduling, with opportunities to cross-train in other areas.

The position emphasizes reliable performance during the B shift (Sun-Tue 6PM–6AM, Wed 6PM–midnight) and a HS diploma with 2 years of warehouse experience. Full-time employment with Tyson is offered.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years experience with Forward Warehouse Material Handling TCCS or PBX function.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate using radio, telephone, email and in person.
• Understanding of all business factors impacting warehouse planning decision making.

Responsibilities

• Maintain orderly and accurate flow of trailers and shipping orders throughout the shipping system.
• Meet load out goals and deadlines as set forth by management and scheduling.
• Communicate with the traffic department.
• Perform all PC terminal functions.
• Prepare paperwork neatly and accurately; communicate with scheduling.
• Cross train and be developed in other areas and departments.

Skills

Warehouse experience

PBX system

Radio communication

Basic computer skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PC terminals

Job description

Job Details:SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the following:

• Maintain orderly and accurate flow of trailers and shipping orders throughout the shipping system.
• Performs all duties in an efficient orderly manner to obtain the desired and expected load out goals and deadline departure times, as set forth by management and scheduling.
• Communicate with the traffic department.
• Perform all PC terminal functions.
• Prepare paperwork neatly and accurately; communicate with scheduling.
• Other duties as required.
• Must be willing to cross train and be developed in other areas and departments.
• B Shift: Sunday - Tuesday (6PM to 6AM) & Wednesday (6PM to midnight).

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2 years experience with Forward Warehouse Material Handling TCCS or PBX function.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate using radio telephone e-mail and person to person.
• Special Skills: Understanding of all business factors impacting warehouse planning decision making.
• Travel: Minimal** Resume is Required to Qualify for this role. **Relocation Assistance Eligible:NoWork Shift:B 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.
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