Forklift OPR 3rd Shift Caseyville IL

Tyson•Caseyville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring materials are moved/transported throughout the facility as necessary. Tyson Foods creates quality products in a safe environment for its team members and offers advancement opportunities and steady work. This facility operates five to six days a week and produces items like Hillshire Snack packs, Jimmy Dean Breakfast bowls, and Jimmy Dean Breakfast sandwiches.

Requirements

Six (6) months of forklift experience at one employer in the past 36 months.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing and able to stand, walk, bend, twist, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat, and reach.
Must be willing and able to lift, push, and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. in many areas of production.
Ability to safely operate foot and hand controls with good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment and frequently twist/turns to check surroundings.
Ability to repeatedly climb in and out of forklift equipment.
Ability to maintain the level of awareness necessary to safely operate a forklift around people, equipment, and moving vehicles, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Applicants will be required to earn forklift certification within 8 weeks of hire to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Move product as directed using pallet jacks, forklifts or other means.
Reading/reviews work orders and follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved, counted, weighed, put away and recorded.
Safely opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer or other hand tools.
Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools.
Cleans work area, machines and equipment, using broom, rags and other products.
Updates database records as required; participate in all department and company training sessions and meetings.
Maintains a working knowledge of all warehouse operations.
Collaborates with cross-functional partners within facility.
Performs other duties as assigned.