Distribution Pallet Jack Driver Operator 2nd Shift Tecumseh NE

Tyson • Tecumseh, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is required to obtain a pallet jack operators certification and is responsible for moving combos and pallets full of product and/or material within the plant. Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment. The pay is $20.40 per hour.

Requirements

• Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively
• Ability to work efficiently at a fast pace; meeting production speed requirements
• Required to become a certified pallet jack operator and master operation of the hand-held scanner
• Must be able to work independently and make decisions
• Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals
• Eagerness to learn new ideas
• Preparedness to assist in other areas of production and work overtime as required
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Rarely (0-1 hrs.): kneel, crawl, squat, crouch
• Frequently (3-6 hrs.): climb or work at unprotected heights (step up onto riding pallet jack), lift/carry (up to 45 lbs.), push/pull (up to 100 lbs.), balance, reaching at shoulder height or slightly above, bend/stoop
• Continuously (6-8 hrs.): stand/walk, simple/firm grasping, fine manipulation/triggering and keyboarding, twist/turn, work around moving machinery, work in temperatures just above freezing , around and amongst some poultry odor and blood as well as chemical fumes, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in a meat processing facility preferred
• Experience operating an electric pallet jack preferred

Responsibilities

• Transport and stack combos and or pallets using an electric pallet jack
• Weigh the combos containing product
• Scan bar codes with hand-held scanner
• Fill out trailer audit forms
• Reconcile Bill of Ladings/Inventory
• Load trailers
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED