Forklift Opr - Wed-Sat 6A-6P (Goodlettsville)

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers: This facility is not accepting rehires at this time. Communication with applicants will be attempted through contact information provided on the application: via email, phone calls, and SMS messages.

About the Role

This position is responsible for moving product throughout the facility and loading product for shipment. The role requires operating powered industrial equipment, maintaining continuous product flow, and supporting production operations while maintaining a safe work environment and following all Tyson policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a battery-powered forklift to move finished products throughout the facility.
• Place and retrieve finished boxed product from coolers, trailers, and production areas.
• Break down and stack products on wooden pallets to create complete pallet loads.
• Transfer finished product between pallets to build full and accurate pallet configurations.
• Maintain product flow to support production and shipping operations.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with company dress and safety standards.

Requirements

• 3 months of forklift experience (must be documented on application or resume).

Work Environment

Work is performed in a production, warehouse, shipping, and refrigerated environment. Exposure to cold temperatures, moving equipment, and varying noise levels is expected. Must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Able and willing to lift, carry, push, and pull finished boxed products weighing between 5 and 80 pounds.
• Able and willing to lift and move wooden pallets weighing approximately 65 to 75 pounds.
• Able and willing to perform frequent heavy lifting throughout the shift.
• Able and willing to grasp and handle products using both hands while stacking and unstacking boxes and moving pallets.
• Able and willing to use a full-hand grip to safely operate a forklift and other equipment.
• Able and willing to stand for extended periods while operating equipment and walking on concrete floors.
• Able and willing to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and twist while performing job duties.
• Able and willing to use moderate force while performing essential job functions.
• Able and willing to work with pallet heights ranging from approximately 8 inches to 7 feet.
• Able and willing to work in refrigerated environments with temperatures ranging from approximately 28°F to 32°F.
• Able and willing to perform repetitive motions throughout the work shift.

Pay

$22.10 per hour

Schedule

Wednesday–Saturday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM

Benefits

Tyson provides team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Relocation assistance is not eligible for this position. Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If offered a position requiring a background check, additional documentation will be provided to complete once an offer has been extended.