Case Picker Shift (Ottawa, IL) (3)

Tyson Foods • Ottawa, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a Case Picker in Ottawa, Illinois. The role involves safely, efficiently, and accurately picking cases with a handheld scanner and warehouse management system, moving product through the warehouse, and placing pallets according to Tyson guidelines. Team members work in cold-storage conditions and may spend up to 12 hours in damp environments between 10 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The listed pay rate is $26.40 per hour, with an additional $3.00 weekend differential noted for the weekend shifts. Available schedules are Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (C shift) or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (D shift).

Requirements

• At least six months of continuous work history with one employer within the last three years.
• No employment gaps greater than six months within the last three years.
• Proficiency in reading and writing.
• Ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate effectively across management levels.
• Ability to meet the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including full range of motion in the arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, digits, and legs; standing for extended periods with balance; and pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, and carrying 70 to 120 pounds.
• Ability to pass a post-offer health assessment and drug screening.
• Must wear steel- or composite-toe boots conforming to an ANSI rating of 75 pounds or more PSI, with slip-resistant soles and ankle coverage; composite toe is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Cold-storage experience preferred.
• Three months of stand-up forklift experience preferred.
• Corrective lenses may be used for vision problems.
• Additional hearing-protection PPE may be provided as needed.

Responsibilities

• Pick cases safely, efficiently, and accurately using a handheld scanner and warehouse management system.
• Move product through the warehouse safely and efficiently.
• Pick and place pallets accurately according to Tyson guidelines to avoid dumped or askew pallets.
• Remove plastic wrap when needed before depositing pallets.
• Communicate promptly and effectively with leadership about difficulties or discrepancies.
• Follow Tyson Foods safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Follow product quality, authenticity, and legality procedures and complete Annual Food Defense Training.
• Consistently follow safety processes, help promote a safe work environment, and perform other responsibilities as needed.
• Clean as you go throughout the work shift.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tyson provides personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Boot reimbursement is available after completing the probationary period; boots are paid for up to $100.
• The company covers 50% of the cost of PPE, except boots; the team member’s share is payroll deducted.
• A catalog of high-visibility PPE selections from RefrigiWear is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed