Temperanceville Plant -Forklift Opr PR03 ft 1st Shift

Tyson Foods•Temperanceville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Job Details: Fork Lift Driver/ Jack Driver Shipping Dept 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. Fork lift driver Load trailers in proper order. Responsible for using 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. . Jack Driver Will be responsible for pulling pallets from the line and putting them in the staging area using a riding jack. Will be responsible for 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 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. Very cold environment, slippery surfaces. 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.) These positions work in a cold, damp or hot, humid environment, and these areas may have slippery walking surfaces. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 6 months forklift operator experience is required Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral. Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.

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.
Very cold environment, slippery surfaces.
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.)
These positions work in a cold, damp or hot, humid environment, and these areas may have slippery walking surfaces.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
6 months forklift operator experience is required

Responsibilities

Fork lift driver Load trailers in proper order.
Responsible for using 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.
Jack Driver Will be responsible for pulling pallets from the line and putting them in the staging area using a riding jack.
Will be responsible for 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