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We offer benefits and opportunities within Tyson Foods, with a focus on reliability and team safety.
Schedule: Monday - Friday with possible Saturdays
Hours: 5:30 AM - 2:30 PM approx.
Pay: $17.40 hour.
This position is responsible for operating a forklift or pallet jack to load and unload trailers with the correct products for both receiving and shipping operations. The team member will ensure the right trailer is loaded or unloaded with the right product, verifying product accuracy through manifest checks and scanning. They will also handle unloading box room supplies as needed for box room operations and physically move products from staging areas to trailers or other designated locations, including the 2nd floor box room via forklift.
Physical requirements include the ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds, work in damp, cold, or hot environments, use hands and arms above shoulder level, and stand for 10+ hours per day.
6 months of continuous work history in the last 12 months. There is 180 days (6 months) waiting period for former Tyson Foods team members. Max of two previous Tyson employments to be considered for hire.
Applications will be considered from the following counties: Washington, Benton, and Madison.
Work Shift: 1ST 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.
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.
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.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
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