Forklift Opr Pine Bluff Freezer (B Shift)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Pine Bluff, AR

About The Position

This position is responsible for transporting and unloading materials in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and following company policies and procedures. The role operates powered pallet jacks, forklifts and/or reach trucks, uses a handheld computer to pick and scan products for outbound loads, and records inventory movements in SAP. Materials are moved among production areas, a subzero freezer, a cooler, dry goods storage and shipping. The position also supports production lines by ensuring they have clean raw materials and packaging, and helps maintain an organized, clean work environment in accordance with 5S principles, GMPs and USDA regulations. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Pay is $18.40 per hour plus a $2.00-per-hour shift premium. This opening is intended for team members currently working at this facility or complex. Team members at another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must have fewer than 7 attendance points.
Must have no written disciplinary actions in the past 12 months.
Must be willing and able to operate equipment safely and follow company policies and procedures.
Must be willing and able to use a handheld computer to pick and scan product.
Must be willing and able to communicate effectively and coordinate work with other team members.
Must be willing and able to operate powered pallet jacks, forklifts and/or reach trucks.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Position is slated for team members currently working at this facility or complex; team members at another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.

Responsibilities

Transport and unload materials in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and following company policies and procedures.
Use a handheld computer to pick and scan product for outbound loads.
Communicate effectively with other team members and assist in coordinating assigned tasks.
Operate powered pallet jacks, forklifts and/or reach trucks safely.
Inspect equipment daily; charge batteries, maintain battery water levels and change batteries as necessary.
Move raw materials, packaging and pallets to the appropriate production areas.
Organize and move inventory into subzero freezer, cooler and dry goods storage areas.
Move finished goods and work-in-progress from production lines to shipping.
Unload trucks.
Cover and stretch-wrap pallets.
Continuously supply assigned production lines with clean raw materials and packaging.
Record movement transactions in the SAP system.
Ensure raw materials and finished goods are labeled correctly.
Maintain an organized and clean work environment according to 5S principles, GMPs and USDA regulations.