Forklift Opr PR05 (1st Shift) - Milliken Warehouse Portland ME

Tyson Foods•Portland, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring all materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures at our warehouse on Milliken St. The role involves working in various temperature environments, including subzero freezers and coolers, and requires the ability to operate powered industrial trucks and handle raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. The Forklift Operator will also be responsible for maintaining an organized and clean work environment and accurately recording inventory transactions.

Requirements

Must have at least 3 months forklift experience within the last 12 months listed on the application (can be a combination of employers as long as the experience is at least 3 months).
Must be able to read, write, speak clearly (English or Bilingual is a necessity)
Applicants must reside within the current recruitment area to include the following counties: Cumberland County, ME; York County, ME; Androscoggin County, ME
All applicants must provide their Social Security Number on their application.
Must be willing to work in and out of -10-degree temps (freezer protection is provided, such as coat and freezer pants).

Responsibilities

Operates in a safe manner, and in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
Uses a handheld computer to pick and scan product to outbound loads.
Communicates effectively with other TM’s and assists in coordinating to accomplish all assigned tasks.
Operates powered pallet jack, forklift and/or reach truck.
Inspects daily, charges batteries, maintains battery water level, and changes batteries as necessary.
Delivers raw materials, packaging, and pallets to the appropriate production areas.
Moves inventory in an organized manner to store in a subzero freezer, cooler, and a dry goods area.
Moves finished goods and work-in-progress from production lines to the shipping area.
Unloads trucks.
Covers and stretch-wraps pallets.
Ensures assigned production lines are continuously supplied with clean raw materials and packaging.
Assumes responsibilities for the Forklift Operator PR04 in case of their absence.
Records movement transactions in the SAP system.
Ensures all raw materials and finished goods are labeled correctly.
Maintain an organized and clean work environment according to 5S principles, GMP’s, and USDA regulations.
Reports any damages, discrepancies, unsafe behaviors, and risks to Lead.