Receiving Forklift Operator 1st shift Danville, VA
Tyson Foods, Inc.

Job Details:

Pay: $22.40

Job Description:

This position is for Forklift Operator PR03 in the Danville, VAfacility. The Team Member will be responsible forensuring all materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely mannerwhile maintaininga safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Operatesin a safe manner, and in accordance toall company policies and procedures.
  

• Uses a handheld computer to pick and scan product.
  

• Communicates effectively with other TM's and assistsin coordinating to accomplishall assigned tasks.
  

• Operatespowered pallet jack, forklift and/or reach truck. Inspects daily, charges batteries, maintainsbattery water level, and changes batteriesas necessary.
  

• Delivers raw materials, packaging, and pallets to the appropriate productionareas.
  

• Moves inventory in an organized manner to store in a subzero freezer, cooler, and a dry goods area.
  

• Moves finished goods and work-in-progress from production lines to the shipping area.
  

• Unloads trucks.
  

• Covers and stretch-wraps pallets.
  

• Ensures assigned production lines are continuously supplied with clean raw materials and packaging.
  

• Records movement transactions in the SAP system.
  

• Ensures all raw materials and finished goods are labeled correctly.
  

• Maintainan organized and clean work environment according to 5S principles, GMP's, and USDA regulations.
  

• Reports any damages, discrepancies, unsafe behaviors, and risks to Lead.
  

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of one year of forklift experience with one employer in the past 24 months. Three years forklift experience preferred.
  
• Must be able to lift a 50pounds and push/pull 100 lb.
  

• Must be able to stand for long periods.
  

• Must wear steel/composite toe boots that conform to site requirements.
  

• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends.
  

• Must be able to work in a cold environment ( -10 degrees below zero to 40 degrees F).
  

Requirements:

• Applicants who have worked for Tyson before may be considered for rehire up to three times if they meet the location's rehire criteria.
• Applicants will not be considered prior to 6 months post previous Tyson employment.
• Applicants that do not show up on time for, tour, pre-employment drug test, post offer health assessment, orientation, or fail to reschedule any part of the pre- employment process unless arrangements are made in advance will not be considered further.
• Applicants that have a positive or adulterated drug screen or who are unable or refuse to give a sample will not be considered further and must wait a minimum of 6 months to reapply.
• Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program

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.

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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