Freezer Operator (Export) A Shift (TVDC) (1)

Tyson Foods•Russellville, AR

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the world's expectations of what good food can do! This position is responsible for keeping freezers maintained and using motor-powered equipment while working in an area with temperatures ranging from -10 to 34 degrees, and lifting, pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided, which will include a freezer suit, gloves, and head wear, you will be trained and licensed as a professional forklift operator. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Follow all safety rules. Assist Export Team in day-to-day responsibilities. Sort and separate pallets Good / Bad, and place in appropriate areas. Load and unload pallet trailers. Sweep and/or vacuum dock. Place all trash in compactor. Report all damaged product to supervisor. Place all condemned and/or exposed product to rework area. Pick up and properly dispose of all debris on floors of dock and in cold storage freezer. Clean and return equipment Train on other jobs in facility. All other duties as assigned by supervisor. Must be willing to work quickly and efficiently (8-11 hours per day). Must be willing to tolerate continuous physical labor in a cold (-10 degrees F), humid environment (8-11 hours per day). Must be willing to lift up to 50 pounds to stack pallets on a continual basis (8-11 hours per day). Must be willing to perform proper lifting techniques, including continually bending at the knees to lift with the legs and pivoting to avoid twisting (8-11 hours per day). Requirements: Must have 6 months of continuous work history with single employer in last 12 months. Prior Tyson workers must complete a 365-day rehire wait period before being considered for the role. Prior Tyson workers will not be considered for the position after having work 3 times or more for Tyson Foods. Proficiency in reading and writing. ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels “Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.” Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: A Shift (United States of America) 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. 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

Must have 6 months of continuous work history with single employer in last 12 months.
Prior Tyson workers must complete a 365-day rehire wait period before being considered for the role.
Prior Tyson workers will not be considered for the position after having work 3 times or more for Tyson Foods.
Proficiency in reading and writing.
ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels
“Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.”

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules.
Assist Export Team in day-to-day responsibilities.
Sort and separate pallets Good / Bad, and place in appropriate areas.
Load and unload pallet trailers.
Sweep and/or vacuum dock.
Place all trash in compactor.
Report all damaged product to supervisor.
Place all condemned and/or exposed product to rework area.
Pick up and properly dispose of all debris on floors of dock and in cold storage freezer.
Clean and return equipment
Train on other jobs in facility.
All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Must be willing to work quickly and efficiently (8-11 hours per day).
Must be willing to tolerate continuous physical labor in a cold (-10 degrees F), humid environment (8-11 hours per day).
Must be willing to lift up to 50 pounds to stack pallets on a continual basis (8-11 hours per day).
Must be willing to perform proper lifting techniques, including continually bending at the knees to lift with the legs and pivoting to avoid twisting (8-11 hours per day).