Forklift Opr PR02 - Shipping - 1st Shift

Tyson Refrigerated Processed Meats•Vernon, TX

About The Position

The Forklift Operator performs shipping duties and ensures materials are transported and/or unloaded promptly while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. Duties include picking orders, verifying invoices, completing load sheets, receiving and verifying incoming product, operating standup forklifts, conducting pre-operational inspections of powered industrial trucks, maintaining inventory accuracy, assisting with inventory counts and employee product sales, learning export procedures for international loads, and shipping product in the proper rotation to meet customer needs. The operator also keeps equipment clean and in proper condition, repairs damaged boxes and pallets, and performs housekeeping to USDA standards. Team members may be assigned to other departments according to production needs. This position is for team members currently working at the facility or complex. Team members at another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner. The selected candidate will have a two-week trial period and must meet the listed eligibility, attendance, safety, training, and physical requirements. The role is on first shift and may require weekend and overtime work.

Requirements

Be out of the probation period.
Have an attendance level of 4 points or less.
Have no written warning or suspension in the previous 6 months.
Maintain 4 attendance points or less prior to transfer into the position.
Follow all Tyson safety policies.
For a non-promotion position, have been in the current position for at least 6 months.
Be able and willing to work weekends and overtime.
Be able to wear proper safety equipment.
Complete and pass the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training class and tests.
Be able to understand safety rules and warnings.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to work in temperatures below 50 degrees for most of the day and at -20 degrees as needed.

Responsibilities

Transport and unload materials in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures.
Perform general shipping duties, including picking orders, verifying invoices, and completing load sheets.
Receive incoming product and verify incoming loads.
Operate standup forklifts and complete pre-operational inspections on powered industrial truck equipment.
Maintain accurate inventory and assist with inventory counts.
Assist with employee product sales.
Learn export procedures for international loads.
Ship product in the proper rotation to meet customer needs.
Keep equipment clean and in proper condition; repair damaged boxes and pallets.
Perform housekeeping to USDA standards.
Work in other departments when instructed according to production needs.