Materials Handler - 1st Shift - Vineland, NJ

Tyson Foods; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Free education

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Dock/Material Handler for the 1st shift in the United States. The role involves loading, unloading, and tracking shipments, maintaining dock cleanliness, and ensuring accurate material flow to production lines.

Responsibilities include receiving, logging, stocking materials, and assisting with inventory. Field duties include safety and allergen segregation, with pay around the posted rate and standard Tyson benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 months of Forklift Operator experience.
• Must pass Forklift Certification Test upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Transfer materials to/from production lines as needed.
• Load and log materials on outbound trailers.
• Unload and verify inbound deliveries of materials.
• Clean and organize dock and packaging room daily.
• Return unused items to freezer/cooler at end of shift.
• Maintain proper segregation of allergen items as required by QC.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and material allocation.
• Notify supervisors of shortages or substitutions.

Skills

Forklift operation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Load, Unload, and track the shipment of raw and finished items all while maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the dock, packaging room, and trailers.

BENEFITS

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!

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. https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers/benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for transferring materials to/from the production lines as needed.
• Loads and logs materials on outbound trailers.
• Unloads and verifies inbound deliveries of materials.
• Cleans and organizes dock and packaging room daily.
• Disposes of all discarded packaging and damaged items, return items not needed for current production to the dry trailer for return to the dry warehouse.
• Maintains proper segregation of allergen items as required by Quality Control
• Assists in physical inventory counts and verifications.
• Assists production with the identification and allocation of materials.
• Notifies production and warehouse supervisors/managers of any material shortages or substitutions.
• Sweeps and cleans empty trailers.
• Returns unused items to freezer/cooler at the end of shift.
• Connects forklifts to charger at the end shift or as necessary during the day.
• Maintains fluid levels in forklift batteries.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• 6 months of Forklift Operator experience (can be a combination of employers as long as the experience is at least 6 months)
• Team Member must pass the Forklift Certification Test upon hire.

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
• Team Member will work in a cold environment (30 -40°F temperatures).
• Team Member will stand, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be willing and able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Team Member will walk and reach with hands and arms 34-66% of the time.
• Team Member will use hands and fingers to handle and feel 67-100% of the time.

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers: Location Not Accepting Rehires

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate: $23.20

Incentives: Annual Incentive Plan: No

No Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson's total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member's relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

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.

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.

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