Forklift Operator 1st Shift (RDC) (1)

Tyson Foods•Russellville, AR

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring an entry-level Forklift Operator to move product and materials through a warehouse safely, accurately, and on time using a motor-powered forklift. Team members receive forklift retraining and certification during orientation. The facility ships and receives Tyson products and operates seven days a week. Applicants may be considered for forklift operator openings on any shift, including day or night shifts. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a shift length of eight hours. The role takes place in a fast-paced cold-storage environment, including dock and freezer areas with temperatures ranging from -10 to 34 degrees. The operator may be cross-trained or moved to other areas as needed and must be available for overtime and weekends when required. Tyson provides personal protective equipment and boot reimbursement. The position pays $18.85 per hour.

Requirements

At least six months of continuous work history with a single employer during the last 12 months.
Full range of motion in the arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs.
Ability to stand for extended periods with a sense of balance; standing or walking may be required up to 100% of the time.
Ability to move at a fast pace and bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme cold, from -10 to 34 degrees, and stand for eight hours on hard floors.
Proficiency in reading and writing, and ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate across management levels.
Must pass a post-offer health assessment and drug screening.
Must be able and willing 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 in a timely and accurate manner using a motor-powered forklift.
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, handling weights that vary by area from 10 to 50 pounds.
Work in a fast-paced cold-storage environment and stand for up to eight hours per day on hard floors in temperatures ranging from -10 to 34 degrees.
Be willing to cross-train and move to other areas as needed.
Complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate effectively across all management levels.
Be available to work overtime and weekends as required to meet production deadlines.