Order Selector Opr A shift (Edwardsville)

Tyson • Edwardsville, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Order Selector Operator stacks cases of finished beef and pork products onto pallets throughout a refrigerated warehouse, using a lowboy forklift and a radio frequency scanner with system-generated work lists. The goal is to build full pallets. The role also involves tracking products as they are loaded, unloaded, and moved around the facility, following Tyson policies and safety guidelines, and cross-training or moving to other areas as needed. Other duties may be assigned by management.

The work is performed at a fast pace during 12-hour shifts. Most of the time is spent operating powered industrial trucks (PIT), including stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, in damp, cold conditions ranging from -10°F to 30°F. The position requires frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, bending, squatting, reaching, and extended standing or walking. Employees must supply their own qualifying steel- or composite-toe boots. PPE is provided after the 90-day probationary period; boot reimbursement is available after completing the probationary period.

The starting pay rate is $25.45 per hour. Candidates may be eligible for an attendance incentive and/or shift premium depending on shift placement. The currently listed A shift is Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday from 6 a.m. to noon; shift availability depends on business needs at the time of offer. Relocation assistance is not eligible. Tyson offers paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of forklift and warehouse experience with a single employer within the last 5 years; experience must be listed on the application.
• Willingness to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry cases weighing up to 70 pounds and occasionally up to 90 pounds; the shift responsibilities also mention moving, bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements, including standing or walking for extended periods, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching, with a full range of motion in the arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, fingers, and legs, and a sense of balance.
• Willingness to work in damp, cold warehouse conditions, with temperatures ranging from -10°F to 30°F.
• Ability to work the listed shift schedule; shifts may be assigned according to business needs.
• Must pass a post-offer health assessment and drug screening.
• Must wear personal steel- or composite-toe boots that meet an ANSI rating of 75 PSI or more, have slip-resistant soles, and cover the ankles; composite toe is preferred.
• May work with corrective lenses if experiencing vision problems.

Nice To Haves

• Cold storage experience is preferred.
• Composite-toe boots are preferred.
• May be trained to use a cherry picker for additional tasks.

Responsibilities

• Stack finished beef and pork product cases onto pallets, aiming to build full pallets.
• Operate a lowboy forklift and other powered industrial trucks to gather and move product through the refrigerated warehouse.
• Use a handheld radio frequency scanner to track products as they are loaded, unloaded, and moved around the facility.
• Follow Tyson policies and safety guidelines.
• Cross-train and move to other work areas as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Personal protective equipment provided after completing the 90-day probationary period.
• Boot reimbursement after completing the probationary period.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Possible attendance incentive and/or shift premium, depending on shift placement.

What This Job Offers

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