Forklift Opr Pine Bluff Freezer (A Shift)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Pine Bluff, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator transports and unloads materials in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and following company policies and procedures. The role uses a handheld computer to pick and scan products for outbound loads and requires effective communication and coordination with team members. The operator uses powered pallet jacks, forklifts, and/or reach trucks, including inspecting equipment, charging batteries, maintaining battery water levels, and changing batteries as necessary. The position moves and organizes raw materials, packaging, pallets, inventory, finished goods, and work-in-progress between production areas, storage areas, and shipping. Storage areas include a subzero freezer, cooler, and dry goods area. Duties also include unloading trucks, covering and stretch-wrapping pallets, keeping production lines supplied, recording transactions in SAP, and ensuring materials and goods are correctly labeled. The work environment must be kept organized and clean in accordance with 5S principles, GMPs, and USDA regulations. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and the listed pay is $18.40 per hour.

Requirements

At least 1 year of forklift driving experience.
Willingness and ability to operate equipment safely and follow company policies and procedures.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 products for outbound loads.
Communicate effectively with team members and coordinate to complete assigned tasks.
Operate powered pallet jacks, forklifts, and/or reach trucks.
Inspect equipment daily, charge batteries, maintain battery water levels, and change batteries as necessary.
Move raw materials, packaging, and pallets to 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 the shipping area.
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.