About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a forklift or pallet jack to load and unload trailers with the correct products for both receiving and shipping operations. The team member will ensure the right trailer is loaded or unloaded with the right product, verifying product accuracy through manifest checks and scanning. They will also handle unloading box room supplies as needed for box room operations and physically move products from staging areas to trailers or other designated locations, including the 2nd floor box room via forklift. Key responsibilities include: Operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently. Checking product and paperwork accuracy on loads and storing copies with delivery tickets for accurate load tracking. Using a scanner and tablet with Tyson software to input temperature checks after verifying product temperatures before placing products in coolers or loading onto trailers. Communicating continuously via radio with yard drivers regarding trailer needs, finished trailers, and other operational requirements. Visually inspecting trailers, pallets, plastic tops, and boxes for damage or quality issues. Maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Washing out trailers when necessary. Climbing stairs to access work areas as required. Physical requirements include the ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds, work in damp, cold, or hot environments, use hands and arms above shoulder level, and stand for 10+ hours per day. Candidates must be able to obtain company forklift and pallet jack certification and possess good reading, writing, basic math skills, and strong communication abilities to effectively interact with management and Quality Assurance (QA) personnel. This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility. Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Applications will be considered from the following counties: Washington, Benton, and Madison. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral. Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.

Requirements

  • 6 months of continuous work history in the last 12 months.
  • Prior Employee Waiting Period: If you were previously employed at Tyson, there’s a 180-day waiting period before you can reapply.
  • Number of Times Worked at Tyson: You can apply if you’ve worked at Tyson no more than two times.
  • Failed Drug Screen - if you had a failed drug screen, you must wait 6 months before reapplying.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain company forklift and pallet jack certification and possess good reading, writing, basic math skills, and strong communication abilities to effectively interact with management and Quality Assurance (QA) personnel.
  • The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Applications will be considered from the following counties: Washington, Benton, and Madison.

Responsibilities

  • Operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
  • Checking product and paperwork accuracy on loads and storing copies with delivery tickets for accurate load tracking.
  • Using a scanner and tablet with Tyson software to input temperature checks after verifying product temperatures before placing products in coolers or loading onto trailers.
  • Communicating continuously via radio with yard drivers regarding trailer needs, finished trailers, and other operational requirements.
  • Visually inspecting trailers, pallets, plastic tops, and boxes for damage or quality issues.
  • Maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
  • Washing out trailers when necessary.
  • Climbing stairs to access work areas as required.

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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