Forklift Operator Full-Time Newbern TN 38059

Profile

Job Information

Tyson Foods

Forklift Operator – Full-Time – Newbern, TN 38059

in

Newbern

Tennessee

At Tyson Foods, the safety of our team members is our top priority. For that reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required to enter Tyson facilities.

En Tyson Foods, la seguridad de los miembros de nuestro equipo es nuestra principal prioridad. Por esa razón, los solicitantes seleccionados para este puesto deben estar completamente vacunados contra COVID-19 como condición de empleo. Se requerirá la verificación de la vacuna para ingresar a las instalaciones de Tyson.

Job Details:

This position starts at $20.40/hr. with a shift increase for second and third shift and potential for overtime.  We have open positions for first and second shift.

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do!  We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members.  We offer great benefits and steady work. This facility operates five days a week and produces Sausage Patties, Roll Sausage and Sausage Links.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for accurately putting away, putting down and replenishing product and/or accurately packing product, while also adhering to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate a Hi Rise reach truck and other material handling equipment. 

Lift cases of product and tack onto pallets. 

Put away pallets of production and inbound product. 

Load and unload blast freezer. 

Ensure accuracy of product locations and case counts.

Report damaged product to Inventory personnel or shift lead person or supervisor. 

Keep a clean and orderly zone throughout shift and leave the zone clean at the end of the shift. Responsible for picking orders. 

Maintain all goals and standards of productivity. 

Maintain a safe and clean working environment. 

Management will appoint a trained designee to fill in for absentees and vacancies. 

ALL employees are responsible for upholding principles of SQF 2000.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing and able to operate a pallet jack and forklift and pass the pallet jack and forklift test. 

Basic math skills required.

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must have basic and working computer knowledge as well as RF experience.

Ability to communicate effectively with company employees and all levels of management. 

Must be able to maintain prompt and regular job attendance. 

Fork-lift experience preferred. 

Must be willing and able to work in below freezing temperatures for extended periods of time.

Must be willing and able to perform the assigned tasks for periods of 8 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.

Must be willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.  

Must be willing and able to lift 50lbs. 

EXTERNAL: Must have at least 3 months previous work experience with a single employer within the last 18 months.  Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required by October 1, 2021 for Corporate based team members and by November 1, 2021 for Plant and Warehousing based team members

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST 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.

CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here (https://www.tysonfoods.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/CCPA applicant notification.pdf) .

At Tyson Foods, the safety of our team members is our top priority. For that reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required to enter Tyson facilities.

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 are raising expectations for how much good people can do. 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 (http://www.tysonfoods.com/who-we-are/our-story/purpose-values) .

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.

Company info

Tyson Foods, Inc.
Website : https://www.tysonfoods.com/