Forklift Operators - M-F ALL Shifts (Goodlettsville)

Tyson Foods•Goodlettsville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator at the Goodlettsville Case Ready Distribution Center moves finished products throughout the facility and loads products for shipment. The role involves operating powered industrial equipment, maintaining continuous product flow, and supporting production operations while following Tyson policies and maintaining a safe work environment. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday across three shifts: A Shift, 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; B Shift, 3:30 p.m.–midnight; and C Shift, 8:00 p.m.–completion. Pay is $22.10 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential for B and C shifts. Employees must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs. Work takes place in production, warehouse, shipping, and refrigerated environments, with exposure to cold temperatures, moving equipment, and varying noise levels. The role requires frequent heavy lifting and other physical activity, including handling products and pallets and standing or walking on concrete floors. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 3 months of forklift experience, documented on the application or resume.
Ability and willingness to lift, carry, push, and pull finished boxed products weighing 5 to 80 pounds.
Ability and willingness to lift and move wooden pallets weighing approximately 65 to 75 pounds.
Ability and willingness to perform frequent heavy lifting throughout the shift.
Ability and willingness to grasp and handle products with both hands while stacking and unstacking boxes and moving pallets.
Ability and willingness to use a full-hand grip to operate a forklift and other equipment safely.
Ability and willingness to stand for extended periods while operating equipment and walk on concrete floors.
Ability and willingness to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and twist while performing job duties.
Ability and willingness to use moderate force while performing essential job functions.
Ability and willingness to work with pallet heights ranging from approximately 8 inches to 7 feet.
Ability and willingness to work in refrigerated environments with temperatures ranging from approximately 28°F to 32°F.
Ability and willingness to perform repetitive motions throughout the work shift.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a battery-powered forklift to move finished products throughout the facility.
Place and retrieve finished boxed products from coolers, trailers, and production areas.
Break down and stack products on wooden pallets to create complete pallet loads.
Transfer finished products between pallets to build full and accurate pallet configurations.
Maintain product flow to support production and shipping operations.
Follow food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
Keep work areas clean and organized.
Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with company dress and safety standards.