Shipping Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift- Amherst, OH

Tyson Foods•Amherst, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a full-time Shipping Forklift Operator for its Amherst, Ohio facility. The facility produces sandwiches and operates five or more days per week, with potential for overtime. The position is responsible for carefully operating a forklift to move packages and materials around the facility, efficiently and safely in accordance with production guidelines. Starting pay is $23.25 per hour, and the role works the second shift.

Requirements

At least six months of forklift experience, which may be combined across employers and must be listed on the application.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness and ability to wear required PPE and work in extremely cold environments below -10°F and in cold environments of 30°F–40°F.
Willingness and ability to walk and reach with hands and arms 100% of the time, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel 100% of the time.
Willingness and ability to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 25% of the time, for up to 10 hours per day.
Willingness and ability to sit 75–100% of the time for up to 8–10 hours per day.
Willingness and ability to lift 50 pounds and/or move up to 300 pounds with assistance 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

Unload and load materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned locations.
Locate and move product stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
Identify damage and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
Transport raw materials to production workstations.
Inspect machinery, identify repair needs, and perform regular maintenance to ensure safety.
Maintain accurate inventory records and activity logs using paperwork and/or electronic scanning.
Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
Help maintain a safe and orderly environment while driving within the facility.
Perform other duties as assigned.