High Lift Operator D Shift (Ottawa, IL) (1)

Tyson • Ottawa, IL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The High Lift Operator moves product through the warehouse by pulling down and putting away pallets in the rack system using a hi-lift forklift. The position works the D shift, Friday through Sunday, from 18:00 to 06:00, with a $3.00 weekend differential and a $0.50 night differential. The work requires safely and accurately picking and placing pallets, following Tyson Foods’ safety and product-quality procedures, and communicating issues to leadership. Team members may work for up to 12 hours in damp, cold storage environments ranging from 10 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing or walking may account for up to 100% of the shift, and employees may spend up to 100% of their working time on a powered industrial truck, frequently mounting and dismounting it.

Tyson provides personal protective equipment and offers a boot reimbursement after the probationary period. The PPE catalog includes high-visibility selections; Tyson covers 50% of the cost of PPE other than boots, with the employee’s share payroll-deducted. Boots are paid for up to $100 and must be steel or composite toe, meet an ANSI rating of 75 PSI or more, have a slip-resistant sole, and cover the ankles. Composite toe is preferred. The position requires passing a post-offer health assessment and drug screening. Ottawa FW does not accept rehires.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of forklift experience with a single employer within the last 3 years.
• No employment gaps greater than 6 months within the last 3 years.
• Full range of motion in the arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain balance.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, and carry 70 pounds or more, up to 120 pounds.
• Must pass a post-offer health assessment and drug screening.
• Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate effectively across all management levels.
• Must be willing and able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Boots must be steel or composite toe, meet an ANSI rating of 75 PSI or more, have a slip-resistant sole, and cover the ankles.

Nice To Haves

• Cold storage experience.
• At least 3 months of stand-up forklift experience.
• Composite-toe boots are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move product through the warehouse safely and efficiently.
• Pick and place pallets accurately and within Tyson guidelines to avoid dumped or askew pallets.
• Remove plastic wrap on occasion before depositing pallets.
• Communicate promptly and effectively with leadership about difficulties or discrepancies.
• Follow Tyson Foods’ safety and policy procedures.
• Follow product quality, authenticity, and legality procedures and complete annual Food Defense Training.
• Consistently follow safety processes, promote a safe work environment, and perform other responsibilities as needed.
• Clean as you go throughout the work shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Personal protective equipment provided.
• Boot reimbursement after completing the probationary period; boots paid for up to $100.
• Tyson covers 50% of the cost of PPE other than boots.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed