Load Picker/Forklift Opr - ALL SHIFTS (Goodlettsville)

Tyson•Goodlettsville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Load Picker Operator supports distribution operations by safely picking, stacking, transporting, and staging product for shipment while following company safety, quality, and food safety requirements. The position is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, and is available on all shifts. Listed schedules are A Shift (Sunday–Wednesday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m.), B Shift (Sunday–Wednesday, 6 p.m.–6 a.m.), C Shift (Wednesday–Saturday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m.), and D Shift (Wednesday–Saturday, 6 p.m.–6 a.m.). Pay is $22.35 per hour, plus a $1.00 shift differential. Work takes place in production, warehouse, shipping, and refrigerated environments, with exposure to cold temperatures, moving equipment, and varying noise levels. Employees must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. The work involves extended shifts of up to 12 hours on concrete surfaces and frequent physical activity, including handling product and building pallets. Applicants must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods provides paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. Relocation assistance is not available. The facility is not accepting applications from former Tyson workers seeking rehire at this time.

Requirements

At least 3 months of forklift experience, documented on the application or resume.
Ability to lift and handle product weighing approximately 8–80 pounds and lift or assist with pallets weighing approximately 65–75 pounds.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, grasp, lift, and perform repetitive pallet-building activities throughout the shift.
Ability to work extended shifts of up to 12 hours on concrete surfaces.
Ability to work in refrigerated, cold, and potentially wet environments, generally 26°F–35°F.
Ability to work safely around powered equipment, machinery, and cleaning chemicals.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Pick product according to order instructions using RF scanners and/or warehouse systems.
Build, stack, transport, and stage palletized orders for shipment.
Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
Load and unload product and support general warehouse operations as needed.
Verify product accuracy and support inventory control.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Wear required personal protective equipment and follow company safety, quality, and food safety procedures.
Work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.