Hours: As assigned and may vary: 2 different start times between 2 operators
5:45 a.m.- end of EV production, Mon. - Fri., occasional Saturday work
7:55 a.m.- end of distribution production, Mon. - Fri., occasional Saturday work
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
Requirement: 6-month Production experience listed on the application (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months).
Rehire Consideration:
Max of two (2) previous Tyson employments.
90 days (3 months) waiting period.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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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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