Forklift Operator PR02U D Shift (Forest DC) (1)

D Shift – Wednesday–Saturday, 6:00 PM–5:00 AM

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; bend, squat, lift, push, pull 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 any or all of the following sub-duties:
  • Receiver – Accurately receive product into the building using powered industrial trucks (PIT).
  • Put Away – Pull received product and place it into racking; may palletize or split pallets.
  • Replenisher – Pull pallets from racking to replenish pick faces.
  • Picker – (Case picker/Order Selector and full pallet picker) pull product either in single or full palletized form to fill and build customer orders.
  • Loader – Load trucks with product in an efficient manner that avoids product damage or loss.

Requirements

• 6 months of warehousing experience within the past 12 months.
• 6 months of forklift driving experience within the past 12 months.
• Full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods with a sense of balance.
• May work with corrective lenses if vision problems exist.
• Must pass post-offer health assessment and drug screening.
• Cold storage experience preferred.
• Rehire candidates must have a minimum 365-day waiting period and are limited to 3 re-employments.

Environment

• Operate stand-up forklifts and reach trucks for up to 12 hours in damp, cold environments ranging from -5 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Provided PPE includes a freezer suit, hearing protection, gloves, and headwear.
• Team members must furnish their own ANSI-rated (75+ PSI) steel or composite-toe boots with slip-resistant soles that cover the ankles (composite toe preferred).
• Standing or walking up to 100% of the time.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and completing on-the-job paperwork.
• Effective communication across all management levels.

Pay

$23.15 per hour