Forklift Operator 1st Shift (RDC) (1)

Tyson Foods•Russellville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position is responsible for moving products and materials through a warehouse using a motor-powered forklift, including loading and unloading in a timely and accurate manner. Team members will be retrained and certified on the forklift during orientation. Applicants may be considered for forklift operator openings on any shift. The facility ships and receives Tyson products and operates seven days a week. The role is based in a fast-paced cold-storage environment and requires adherence to Tyson policies and safety guidelines. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with an eight-hour shift; overtime and weekend work may be required. The hourly wage is $18.85.

Requirements

At least six months of continuous work history with a single employer during the last 12 months.
Ability to move arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, fingers, and legs through their full ranges of motion.
Ability to stand for extended periods with a sense of balance.
Ability to move at a fast pace and bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry weights of 10–50 pounds, depending on the work area.
Ability and willingness to stand for eight hours per day on hard floors in extreme cold temperatures ranging from -10 to 34 degrees.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
Proficiency in reading and writing, and ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate effectively across management levels.
Must pass a post-offer health assessment and drug screening.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Three months of forklift or warehouse experience.
Cold-storage experience.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and process products and materials through the warehouse using a motor-powered forklift in a timely and accurate manner.
Follow Tyson policies and safety guidelines.
Move around the work area at a fast pace and perform bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying tasks.
Be available to work overtime and weekends as required to meet production deadlines.
Work in a fast-paced cold-storage environment, and stand or walk for up to 100% of the shift, including standing for eight hours on hard floors in extreme cold.
Be willing to cross-train and move to other work areas as needed.
Complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate effectively across management levels.