Tyson Foods
Food Manufacturing
ForkliftOperator
“Forklift Operator at Tyson Foods. Skills: Forklift operation, Warehousing. Load products using forklift. Unload products using forklift”
Industry & Context.
Work 12-hour shifts, Move around work area fast pace, Bend, Squat, Lift up to 40 pounds, Push up to 40 pounds, Pull up to 40 pounds, Work in damp environments, Work in cold environments (-5 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit), Wear freezer suit, Wear hearing protection, Wear gloves, Wear headwear, Furnish own boots, Wear steel toe boots, Wear composite toe boots, Wear slip resistant sole boots, Boots cover ankles, Drive stand-up forklifts, Drive reach trucks, Drive Crown PIT Forklifts, Drive Reach Trucks, Stand up to 100% of time, Walk up to 100% of time, Pass post offer health assessment, Pass drug screening
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6 months forklift experience within last 12 months, 12 months warehousing experience within last 18 months, Full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs, Able to stand for extended periods with sense of balance, Pass post offer health assessment and drug screening
Nice to Have
Cold storage experience, Composite toe boots preferred
What You'll Do.
Load products using forklift
Unload products using forklift
Process products using forklift
Follow Tyson Policies
Follow Safety Guidelines
Use handheld scanner to track products
Receive product accurately
Put product into racking
Pull pallets from racking
Select cases for orders
Select full pallets for orders
Build customer orders
Load trucks efficiently
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Complete paperwork; Communicate across management levels
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