Forklift Opr PR05A (1st Shift) - Portland ME

Tyson Foods•Portland, ME

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring all materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. The role involves operating powered pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks, inspecting equipment, and managing inventory in various storage areas. The Forklift Operator will also deliver raw materials, packaging, and pallets to production areas, move finished goods, and unload trucks. Additionally, the position requires covering and stretch-wrapping pallets, ensuring continuous supply of raw materials to production lines, and recording movement transactions in the SAP system. Maintaining an organized and clean work environment according to 5S principles, GMP’s, and USDA regulations is crucial. The role also includes reporting damages, discrepancies, and unsafe behaviors, and may involve serving as a backup lead within the shipping area.

Requirements

Must have at least 3 months forklift experience within the last 12 months listed on the application (can be a combination of employers as long as the experience is at least 3 months).
Must be able to read, write and complete necessary paperwork.
Applicants must reside within the current recruitment area to include the following counties: Cumberland County, ME; York County, ME; Androscoggin County, ME.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
All applicants must provide their Social Security Number on their application.

Nice To Haves

There is 90 days (3 months) waiting period for former Tyson Foods team members.
Max of two previous Tyson employments to be considered for hire.

Responsibilities

Operates in a safe manner, and in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
Uses a handheld computer to pick and scan product to outbound loads.
Communicates effectively with other TMs and assists in coordinating to accomplish all assigned tasks.
Operates powered pallet jack, forklift and/or reach truck. Inspects daily, charges batteries, maintains battery water level, and changes batteries as necessary.
Delivers raw materials, packaging, and pallets to the appropriate production areas.
Moves inventory in an organized manner to store in a subzero freezer, cooler, and a dry goods area.
Moves finished goods and work-in-progress from production lines to the shipping area.
Unloads trucks.
Covers and stretch-wraps pallets.
Ensures assigned production lines are continuously supplied with clean raw materials and packaging.
Assumes responsibilities for the Forklift Operator PR04 in case of their absence.
Records movement transactions in the SAP system.
Ensures all raw materials and finished goods are labeled correctly.
Maintain an organized and clean work environment according to 5S principles, GMP’s, and USDA regulations.
Reports any damages, discrepancies, unsafe behaviors, and risks to Lead.
May serve as backup lead within the shipping area.