Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift - Fayetteville, AR

Tyson Foods•Fayetteville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the timely and safe transport, unloading, and movement of materials while adhering to all Tyson Foods policies and procedures. The role involves supporting receiving by unloading packaging and ingredient trailers safely and efficiently, and unloading packaging materials and ingredients into designated storage bays without damage. The operator will perform all required safety checks before and during unloading, accurately complete unloading reports, and keep production lines continuously stocked with materials. Maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout all assigned work areas is essential. The role also includes operating the EIM system for loading, inventory movement, and finished goods management, pumping bulk ingredients, and coordinating daily flour unloading and silo assignments. Reporting any damaged incoming product to supervision and hanging/brushing masa totes as needed are also key duties. The operator will complete masa dump logs accurately, clean and inspect outbound trailers, and record cold product temperatures, reporting any out-of-spec readings immediately. Loading outbound trucks with correct, allocated products and completing all required paperwork are also part of the responsibilities. The role may require obtaining yard tractor certification and safely assisting yard tractor drivers with trailer spotting. All company policies, procedures, and safety requirements must be followed, and additional tasks may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of cumulative forklift experience
Must be able to drive and operate a forklift safely.
Strong communication skills to work with Quality Control, Purchasing, Production, and Supervisors.
Ability to accurately record data in unloading reports, inventory sheets, and inspection forms.
Basic computer skills, including email and the use of hand-held scanners.
Must be willing and able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
Ability to move heavy objects (up to 2,000 lbs) with mechanical lifting devices.
Ability to move heavy forklift equipment (e.g., batteries).

Nice To Haves

Forklift license training must be completed after hire
Obtain yard tractor certification (if required for the role).

Responsibilities

Support Receiving by unloading packaging and ingredient trailers safely and efficiently.
Unload packaging materials and ingredients into designated storage bays without damage.
Perform all required safety checks before and during unloading.
Accurately complete unloading reports, including Incoming Carrier Inspection Reports (if applicable).
Keep production lines continuously stocked with materials.
Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout all assigned work areas.
Operate the EIM system for loading, inventory movement, and finished goods management.
Pump bulk ingredients as required and submit samples to the QA Lab for approval.
Coordinate daily flour unloading and silo assignments with the supervisor.
Report any damaged incoming product to supervision.
Hang and brush masa totes as needed, ensuring correct product selection for each line.
Complete masa dump logs accurately.
Clean and inspect outbound trailers.
Record cold product temperatures and immediately report any out-of-spec readings.
Load outbound trucks with correct, allocated products and complete all required paperwork.
Obtain yard tractor certification (if required for the role).
Safely assist yard tractor drivers with trailer spotting.
Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.