Temperanceville Plant -Forklift Opr PR03 ft 1st Shift

Tyson•Temperanceville, VA

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. The Fork Lift Driver/Jack Driver in the Shipping Department will load trailers in proper order, use proper code dates when unloading trailers, ensure that product requested is put on trailer when available, and properly store product in receiving cooler. They will maintain clean coolers at all times and report any damage done to trailers, coolers, freezer, forklift or product immediately. They will also ensure that trailer doors are shut and the unit is turned on if the load is not finished at the end of the shift, and ensure that all paperwork is complete, neat and accurate before turning it in. The Jack Driver will be responsible for pulling pallets from the line and putting them in the staging area using a riding jack, and 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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Responsible for pulling pallets from the line and putting them in the staging area using a riding jack.
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