Forklift Driver Louisa County A shift

Tyson Foods•Columbus Junction, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This employee is responsible for operating fork trucks to move pallets and combos of product, as well as shuttling various supplies into and out of storage. The operation of the forklift and the opening and closing of loading bay and freight elevator doors to access loads require both sitting and standing postures throughout the day. Forklift operators move palletized loads, fork-fitted containers, or cardboard combos on plastic sheeting. A wide-forked forklift equipped with a scissor-armed vise bar grabs one side of the sheeting and pulls the combo off the pallet on which it was filled with meat and manifested. This requires a certain degree of operator finesse and may occasionally require the team member to step down, straighten and raise the edge of the plastic sheet by hand, and make a second grasping attempt with the forklift.

Requirements

At least three months of continuous work history within the last six months.
Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must complete the task after submitting an application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Nice To Haves

Forklift or high-lift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate fork trucks to move pallets and combos of product.
Shuttle various supplies into and out of storage.
Open and close loading bay and freight elevator doors.
Move palletized loads, fork-fitted containers, or cardboard combos on plastic sheeting.
Use a wide-forked forklift equipped with a scissor-armed vise bar to grab one side of the sheeting and pull the combo off the pallet.
Step down, straighten and raise the edge of the plastic sheet by hand, and make a second grasping attempt with the forklift if necessary.
Open and close sliding doors from meat storage coolers to the dry dock receiving bay, and from the cut floor to the forklift service bay.