Temperanceville Plant - 2nd Shift Forklift Opr PR04

Tyson Foods; Temperanceville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift to ensure timely material movement while upholding safety and Tyson policies. Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting and moving product, and maintaining accurate paperwork.

The role involves operating all-terrain forklifts, handling cages, and performing daily equipment checks. Schedule may require long hours and weekend work; background checks may apply per Tyson policy.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate all-terrain forklifts.
• Capable of visual inspection of product by cages.
• Able to work >8 hours per shift and up to 6–7 days per week when required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check in product.
• Unload full cages from trailers and place on infeed conveyor.
• Place empty cages back on trailers after processing.
• Dump DOA vat into offal trailers 2–3 times daily.
• Report damages to trailers, cages, forklift, trucks or product immediately.
• Set aside bad cages for later pickup by live production cage rebuild dept.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete, neat and accurate before submission.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

2nd shift

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Details:

This position is responsible for ensuring all materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for receiving and checking in product.

The Forklift Operator removes full cages from the trailers and places the cages on the infeed conveyor of the cage dump system in the proper order..

He picks up the empty cages from the outfeed conveyor of the cage dump system and makes sure that the empty cages are put back on the trailer properly.

Two to three times daily he dumps the DOA vat into the offal trailers.

Report any damage done to trailers, cages, fans, forklift, trucks, or product immediately.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for setting aside bad cages in need of repair for later pickup by the live production cage rebuild department

Ensures that all paperwork is complete, neat and accurate before turning it in.

All other duties that may be assigned.

MUSCULAR/SKELETAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Capable of operating an all terrain forklifts.

Capable of visually inspecting product by the cages.

Good hand/eye coordination.

Subject to external environment, heat, and cold.

Capable of working in excess of 8 hours per shift and up to 6 or 7 days per week when required.

Various small hand tools

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 90 days.

Forklift 7A requirements: 6 months continuous work history with single employer in the past 12 months AND 6 months of forklift experience within the last 12 months.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$17.80

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

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.

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.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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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