Forklift Operator A Shift (Enid, OK) (1)

Safety is always FIRST with Tyson Foods. All Team Members are expected to practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Boot Reimbursement are provided after completing your probationary period.

About the role

This position is responsible for ensuring all products 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.

Responsibilities

• Move around the work area at a fast pace, including bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 40 pounds during a 12-hour shift.
• Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.
• Use a handheld scanner to track products as they are moved around the facility.
• Perform additional job duties as required, including but not limited to:
  • Receiver – Accurately receive product into the building using powered industrial trucks (PIT).
  • Put Away – Pull received product and place it into racking; may require palletizing or splitting pallets.
  • Replenisher – Pull pallets from racking to replenish pick faces.
  • Picker – Pull product (case picking/order selecting or full pallet picking) to fill and build customer orders.
  • Loader – Load trucks efficiently to avoid product damage or loss.

Requirements

• Full range of motion in arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, digits, and legs.
• Able to stand for extended periods with a sense of balance.
• May work with corrective lenses if vision problems exist.
• Cold Storage Experience Preferred.
• Must pass post-offer health assessment and drug screening.
• Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate effectively across all management levels.
• Must furnish and wear ANSI-rated (75+ lbs PSI) steel or composite toe boots with slip-resistant soles covering the ankles (composite toe preferred).

Work Environment

• Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT), including stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, for extended periods in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from -5°F to 30°F (up to 12 hours).
• Provided PPE includes a freezer suit, hearing protection, gloves, and headwear.
• May be trained on a cherry picker for additional tasks.
• Standing or walking up to 100% of the time.

Schedule

• Sunday – Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Pay

$19.15 per hour

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Additional benefits for team members and their families