Shipping Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift- Amherst, OH

Tyson Foods•Amherst, OH

1d•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. The role is responsible for safely and carefully operating a forklift to move packages and materials throughout the facility in accordance with production guidelines and safety requirements. Starting pay is $23.25 per hour, and the position is on second shift. The facility has potential for overtime. Candidates must have at least six months of forklift experience, which may be combined across employers. The work involves moving and handling goods in a cold food-production environment. Team members must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and perform the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation. Tyson provides team members and their families with paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Requirements

At least six months of forklift experience, which may be combined across employers.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment while working in an extremely cold environment below -10°F.
Willingness and ability to work for extended periods in a 30°F–40°F environment.
Ability to walk and reach with hands and arms 100% of the time.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel 100% of the time.
Ability to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 25% of the time, for up to 10 hours per day.
Ability to sit 75–100% of the time, for up to 8–10 hours per day.
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 products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
Identify damage and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
Transport raw materials to production workstations.
Inspect machinery to identify repair needs and perform regular maintenance to support safe operation.
Maintain accurate inventory and activity records 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.