Night Forklift Operator – Cold Storage Warehouse

Tyson Foods; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

And more

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a certified forklift operator to ensure efficient loading of trailers and smooth movement of inventory in our forward warehouse. The role emphasizes safety, manual handling, and adherence to procedures within a cold, high-demand environment.

Responsibilities include pallet movement, accurate safety checks, and reporting incidents. Candidates must be able to stand for 8–12 hours, lift up to 100 pounds, and work with beef, chicken, and pork products.

Qualifications

• Six months of forklift experience in the last 12 months.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must work in an extreme cold environment (32°F–40°F).
• Must be able to stand 8–12 hours per day.
• Must be willing to work with beef, chicken, and pork products.

Responsibilities

• The certified operator will log into the forklift and answer all safety check questions accurately.
• The operator will then use the forklift as needed to move pallets in the warehouse and load or unload trailers.
• The operator will maintain safe driving standards at all times.
• Any damage, accidents, or impacts must be reported to management.
• Additionally, the operator may be required to lift boxes weighing up to 100 pounds and adjust and hand-wrap pallets.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Low boys

Stand-up forklift

Pallet jacks

Scanners

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a certified forklift operator to ensure efficient loading of trailers and smooth movement of inventory in our forward warehouse. The role emphasizes safety, manual handling, and adherence to procedures within a cold, high-demand environment.

Responsibilities include pallet movement, accurate safety checks, and reporting incidents. Candidates must be able to stand for 8–12 hours, lift up to 100 pounds, and work with beef, chicken, and pork products.