Temperanceville Plant - 2nd Shift Forklift Opr PR04

Tyson Foods; Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Temperanceville, VA is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift. You will transport and unload materials, and manage cages and the cage dump system while maintaining a strong safety record.

The role requires operating all-terrain forklifts, inspecting product visually, and keeping precise paperwork. Typical duties include moving cages on infeed/outfeed conveyors, and handling DOA vats when required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating all-terrain forklifts.
• Able to work more than 8 hours per shift and up to 6–7 days per week when required.
• Maintain accurate and neat paperwork and adhere to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check in product.
• Transport and unload materials in a timely, safe manner.
• Remove full cages from trailers and place on the infeed conveyor of the cage dump system.
• Pickup empty cages from the outfeed conveyor and return to trailer correctly.
• Dump the DOA vat into offal trailers 2–3 times daily.
• Set aside damaged cages for repair by the live production cage rebuild department.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and accurate before submission.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand-eye coordination

Visual inspection

Tools

Forklift equipment

Cage dump system

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Temperanceville Plant - 2nd Shift Forklift Opr PR04Apply: Temperanceville Plant - Temperanceville, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: R0495189**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 departmentEnsures 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:**$18.25**Incentives:**Annual Incentive Plan:NoLong-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. **CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection,** **click here****.**