Press Room Opr B Shift (Nights), Full-Time, RVI-Texarkana, AR

Tyson•Texarkana, AR

About The Position

This is an entry-level, non-skilled general labor position in a press room. The employee helps maintain and promote Tyson’s safety culture, receives required training, and performs assigned positions and other duties as required. Applicants may be considered for any general production opening. The role requires working B Shift nights: Sunday from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Monday and Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Work includes maintaining a clean work area and may involve operating a front-end loader or forklift after obtaining certification. The employee must be able to complete required logs and communicate with supervisors and coworkers by two-way radio. The work environment is usually loud. Employees are frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, outdoor weather, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Occasional exposures include toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 6 months of forklift/operator experience with one employer in the last 24 months.
Ability to stand for long periods; lift up to 50 pounds; shovel; climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet; bend, stretch, and reach.
Ability to work in extreme heat, cold, inclement weather, and odors.
Ability to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions.
Ability to read and complete required logs and communicate via two-way radio.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Former Tyson team members must have been separated from the company for at least 180 calendar days to be eligible for rehire; applicants who have worked at Tyson three or more times are not eligible for rehire.

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture.
Receive training as required.
Perform various positions as required or assigned; applicants may be considered for any general production opening.
Maintain a clean work area using soap and a high-pressure hose.
Read and complete required logs.
Communicate with supervisors and coworkers via two-way radio.
Operate a front-end loader or forklift if required, after obtaining certification.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.