Load Planner 4 (Indianapolis Distribution Ctr)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning and releasing work using the Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System. Team members will receive annual and probationary period forklift training and certification. Additionally, this role serves as a backup for the Checker position.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least 12 months of warehousing experience within the last 18 months.
6 months of Forklift experience within the last 12 months.
Need full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with a sense of balance.
May work with corrective lenses if vision problems.
Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.
Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Resume Required to Be Considered for This Role.
During your work shift, which will consist of (12) hours, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and willing to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, up to (40) pounds.
Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Cold storage experience preferred.
Prior experience with JDA/Blue Yonder or other warehouse management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritize the work queue using Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System.
Prepare paperwork and plan outbound loads.
Assign trailers to doors.
Communicate moves, needs, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate with transportation, food safety quality assurance, and customer service departments via email regarding trailer needs, issues, and pickups.
Send daily lot checks of Tyson trailers to the transportation department.
Process bills for outbound loads to assigned doors.
Investigate and assess load shortages.
Accurately enter late and shortage reason codes promptly.
Serve as the primary backup for the Checker position.
Train backup personnel as needed.
Will be trained as a backup on forklift roles.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day!
Free Education starting your first day on 175-degree programs!
Free Telemedicine Visits
Citizenship Assistance
401k and Stock Options
9 Paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Earned Time Off
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Boot Reimbursement after completing your probationary period!
Voluntary and Company Paid Life and Disability Insurances
Full Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
Protection Pack (Roadside Assistance, Identity Theft, Financial Advice, and Global Travel Assistance)
Health Savings and Flex Spend Accounts
Boot Reimbursement
Commuter Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Time
Free Mental Health Services
Wellness Services
Free Chaplain Services
Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
Discounted Home and Auto Insurance
Voluntary Legal Assistance