Forklift Operator (Macon, GA) (8)
Tyson Foods, Inc.

Job Info

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Job Details:

Forklift Operator

This position is responsible for ensuring all product and materials are loaded, unloaded, and processed through the warehouse in a timely and accurate manner using a motor-powered forklift. Team members will be fully re-trained and certified on forklift during orientation. The warehouse is a cold storage and the temperature ranges from -10 to 30 degrees.

This location does not accept rehires currently.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have at least one (1) years of continuous work history with single employer in the last twelve (12) months.

Preferred Candidates will have 3 months forklift experience or stand-up forklift experience and 3-month RF scanner experience

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with a sense of balance.
• Cold Storage Experience Preferred.
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• During your work shift, which will consist of (12) hours, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and be able to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, up to (50) pounds.

• Must be able to use a handheld scanner and vehicle mount screen to efficiently track

Product as it is received, moved around the warehouse, and loaded

• Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.
• Task (May be required to work any or all of these positions)

• Receiver - Receives product accurately into the building using PIT.
• Put Away - Pulls product that has been received and puts it into the racking. May be required to palletize or split pallets.

• Replenisher - Pulls pallets from racking to replenish pick faces.
• Picker - (Case picker and full pallet picker) pulls product either in single or full palletized form to take to the dock.
• Loader - Loads trucks with product in an efficient manner that will avoid product damage or loss.

Environment

• Most of the time will be driving PIT including stand-up forklifts and reach trucks for extended times in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from -5 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. (Up to 12 hours)

• You will be provided a freezer suit, hearing protection, gloves, and headwear as part of your personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Team members will furnish their own boots and must wear either steel or composite toe boots that conform to ANSI 75lbs or more PSI rating with a slip resistant sole.
• Team members will be driving stand-up Crown PIT Forklifts and Reach Trucks. May be trained on Cherry picker for additional tasks.
• Standing or walking up to 100% of the time

Safety is always FIRST with Tyson Foods and at Tyson all Team Members are expected to

practice safety standards, policies, and procedures.As part of our ongoing commitment to safety we provide all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)upon hire and offer Boot Reimbursement after completing your probationary period!

Shifts

*Shift availability determined at time of offer*

A Shift Monday-Thursday, Crew 1-6am-4pm, Crew 2-8am-6pm

B Shift Monday-Thursday, Crew 1 6pm-4am Crew 2

C Shift Sunday, Friday, and Saturday 6am-6pm

D Shift Sunday, Friday, and Saturday 6pm-6am

*Night shift and Weekend differentials

This position is responsible for ensuring all materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

D Shift (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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