Materials Handler PR04 - 1st shift - Drop Crew

Tyson Foods, Inc.•South Hutchinson, KS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. The role is for team members currently working at this facility or complex; team members at other Tyson facilities should express interest through their local HR Partner. The Materials Handler learns product codes, identifies where products belong, keeps the pre-blend cooler organized, operates forklifts and other material handling equipment to move raw product between coolers and production areas, and weighs and records finished ground product. Other duties may be assigned. The successful candidate must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. These include lifting and carrying 60 pounds; moving between production areas; standing, stooping, bending, climbing ladders and stairs, changing work levels, twisting, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and moving about the facility. The role also involves reading explicit simple instructions, completing required paperwork, visually inspecting product, working in extremely cold temperatures, and wearing necessary safety equipment. Internal applicants must have no more than four attendance points, no suspensions in the past 12 months, no more than two written warnings in the past 12 months, and no lateral, downward, or self-disqualification in the past six months unless bidding for a higher classification. New team members still within their first 30 days of probation are not eligible to bid. Probationary team members bidding after their first 30 days must have no more than two attendance points.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to lift and carry 60 pounds.
Must be able to move between production areas and perform the stated physical activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to read explicit simple instructions and complete required paperwork.
Must be able to visually inspect product.
Must be able to work in extremely cold temperatures and wear necessary safety equipment.
Internal applicants must have no more than four attendance points, no suspensions within the past 12 months, no more than two written warnings in the past 12 months, and no lateral, downward, or self-disqualification within the past six months unless bidding for a higher classification.
New team members within their first 30 days of probation are not eligible to bid; probationary team members bidding after 30 days must have no more than two attendance points.

Responsibilities

Learn product codes and know where product belongs.
Keep the pre-blend cooler organized.
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport raw product to and from coolers and production areas.
Weigh and record the weight of finished ground product.
Perform other duties as assigned.