About The Position

The forklift operator will be responsible for loading trailers with the correct product and unloading trailers with supplies utilizing a forklift. The forklift operator will ensure that the pallets being loaded are the right products, and that the proper hold code is utilized when a product/pallet is placed on hold. The forklift operator will also scan all product into the MITTS correctly and placing the scanned product in the freezer accordingly. The forklift driver will also ensure that the freezer is maintained cleaned and will keep an accurate count on all the production going into the freezer as well as on the trucks loaded. The forklift operator will also keep up with the rework flow from shipping to the production lines and viceversa and will be responsible for staking fat and rotating/organizing the blast in the proper order and will assist in the condemnation of production. The forklift operator will also ensure that production has all the necessary labels and bags to run and will communicate any issues/problem within the area to the Supervisor, as well as any other suggestions/issues that arise.

Requirements

  • 6 months of continuous work history in the last 12 months
  • Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • Must be able to obtain the forklift license/permit after receiving the adequate training
  • Willing to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

  • Applications will be considered from the following Arkansas counties: Washington, Benton, and Madison.
  • If you were previously employed at Tyson, there’s a 180-day waiting period before you can reapply.
  • You can apply if you’ve worked at Tyson no more than two times.
  • If you had a failed drug screen, you must wait 6 months before reapplying.
  • Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.

Responsibilities

  • Loading trailers with the correct product
  • Unloading trailers with supplies utilizing a forklift
  • Ensuring pallets being loaded are the right products
  • Utilizing the proper hold code when a product/pallet is placed on hold
  • Scanning all product into the MITTS correctly
  • Placing scanned product in the freezer accordingly
  • Maintaining the freezer cleaned
  • Keeping an accurate count on all production going into the freezer and on trucks loaded
  • Keeping up with the rework flow from shipping to the production lines and vice versa
  • Staking fat and rotating/organizing the blast in the proper order
  • Assisting in the condemnation of production
  • Ensuring production has all the necessary labels and bags to run
  • Communicating any issues/problems within the area to the Supervisor
  • Performing any other duties as assigned/requested by Supervisor

Benefits

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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