Checker Operator (TVDC) (6)

Tyson•Russellville, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring Checker Operators to support shipping and receiving in a safe environment. The facility ships and receives Tyson products and operates seven days a week. This entry-level forklift operator role is responsible for moving product and materials through the warehouse in a timely and accurate manner using a motor-powered forklift. Team members will be retrained and certified on forklifts during orientation and may be considered for forklift operator openings on any shift. Openings are available on days and nights. The posting lists B shift as Monday night through Thursday night, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., and D shift as Friday night through Sunday night, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Night shift receives a premium. Shifts consist of 10–12 hours, and overtime and weekend work may be required. The work takes place in a fast-paced cold-storage environment, including freezer areas ranging from -10 to 34 degrees. Tyson provides personal protective equipment and boot reimbursement.

Requirements

Six months of continuous work history with a single employer within the last 12 months.
Ability to read and write proficiently.
Ability to stand for extended periods with a sense of balance.
Full range of motion in the arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs.
Ability to stand or walk up to 100% of the time and stand for 10–12 hours per day on hard floors.
Ability to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must pass a post-offer health assessment and drug screening.
Must be willing and able to work in extreme cold environments ranging from -10 to 34 degrees.

Nice To Haves

Cold storage experience.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and process products and materials through the warehouse using a motor-powered forklift in a timely and accurate manner.
Follow Tyson policies and safety guidelines.
Move around the work area at a fast pace and bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work overtime and weekends as required to meet production deadlines.
Work in a fast-paced cold-storage environment and be willing to cross-train and move to other areas as needed.
Complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate effectively across management levels.