Load Picker/Forklift Opr - ALL SHIFTS (Goodlettsville)

Tyson Foods•Goodlettsville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Load Picker Operator supports distribution operations by safely picking, stacking, transporting, and staging products for shipment while following company safety, quality, and food safety requirements. The role is based in a production, warehouse, shipping, and refrigerated environment, with exposure to cold temperatures, moving equipment, and varying noise levels. The position offers four listed shift schedules: 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. Applicants must have three months of forklift experience documented on their application or resume. Prior Tyson workers are not eligible for rehire at this time. The job requires handling products weighing approximately 8–80 pounds and lifting or assisting with pallets weighing approximately 65–75 pounds. Employees frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, grasp, lift, and perform repetitive pallet-building activities. Shifts may last up to 12 hours on concrete surfaces, and work may take place in refrigerated, cold, or wet environments, generally 26°F–35°F. Employees must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require, and must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

  • Three months of forklift experience, documented on the application or resume.
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
  • Ability to handle products 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.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Pick products 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 products 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.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
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