Temperanceville Plant -Forklift Opr PR03 ft 1st Shift
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. The role involves operating a forklift and a riding jack to load and unload trailers, store product, and maintain a clean work environment. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, which include working in cold environments, on slippery surfaces, and performing tasks such as standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting up to approximately 70 pounds.
Requirements
- Capable of lifting up to approximately 70 pounds of product during duration of the shift.
- Capable of operating a forklift and standing pallet jack.
- Capable of visually inspecting product by the box or pallet.
- Good hand/eye coordination.
- Capable of working in excess of 8 hours per shift and up to 6 or 7 days per week when required.
- Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching are required.
- Lifting is required in many areas (weight depends on area).
- 6 months continuous work history with single employer in the past 12 months.
- 6 months of forklift experience within the last 12 months.
- Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Load trailers in proper order.
- Use proper code dates when unloading trailers.
- Ensure that product requested is put on trailer when available.
- Properly store product in receiving cooler.
- Maintain clean coolers at all times.
- Report any damage done to trailers, coolers, freezer, forklift or product immediately.
- Ensure that trailer doors are shut and unit is turned on if load is not finished at end of shift.
- Ensure that all paperwork is complete, neat and accurate before turning it in.
- Pulling pallets from the line and putting them in the staging area using a riding jack.
- Moving pallets from the staging area to the pallet wrapper and then to the cooler using a riding jack.
- All other duties as assigned, by supervisor or lead.
Benefits
- paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
