Job Details: Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment. Pay is: $20.40 per hour SUMMARY: This position is required to obtain a pallet jack operators certification and is responsible for moving combos and pallets full of product and/or material within the plant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Transport and stack combos and or pallets using an electric pallet jack Weigh the combos containing product Scan bar codes with hand-held scanner Fill out trailer audit forms Reconcile Bill of Ladings/Inventory Load trailers Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively Ability to work efficiently at a fast pace; meeting production speed requirements Required to become a certified pallet jack operator and master operation of the hand-held scanner Must be able to work independently and make decisions Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals Eagerness to learn new ideas Preparedness to assist in other areas of production and work overtime as required
Education
and/or
Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
in a meat processing facility preferred
Experience
operating an electric pallet jack preferred Communication Skills: Must be communicate effectively.
Physical Requirements
Rarely (0-1 hrs.): kneel, crawl, squat, crouch, Frequently (3-6 hrs.): climb or work at unprotected heights (step up onto riding pallet jack), lift/carry (up to 45 lbs.), push/pull (up to 100 lbs.), balance, reaching at shoulder height or slightly above, bend/stoop Continuously (6-8 hrs.): stand/walk, simple/firm grasping, fine manipulation/triggering and keyboarding, twist/turn, work around moving machinery, work in temperatures just above freezing, around and amongst some poultry odor and blood as well as chemical fumes, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
Work Shift
2ND SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY
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