Forklift Operator at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Russellville, Arkansas

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We have open positions on days and nights. Night shift receives a shift premium. If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world's expectations for what good food can do! We ship and receive quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer advancement opportunities and steady work. This facility operates seven days a week with potential for overtime and ships and receives Tyson products.


Benefits include:


  • Excellent pay rates up to $19.90 per hour **Base + Incentive**.

  • Paid vacation, holidays, birthday and earned time off.

  • Boot Reimbursement.

  • Affordable Full Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription) starting on your first day!

  • Free Telemedicine Visits, Wellness Services and Mental Health Services.

  • Health Savings and Flex Spend Accounts.

  • Voluntary and Company Paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

  • Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement Time.

  • Company Match 401(k) Retirement Plan and Stock Options.

  • Free Education starting your first day on 175-degree programs!

  • Citizenship Assistance.

  • Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace.

  • Career Development Opportunities

  • Company provided lunches and drawings done regularly.

  • Employee Product Giveaways.

  • And Much Much More!



Safety is always FIRST with Tyson Foods and at Tyson all Team Members are expected to practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. As part of our ongoing commitment to safety we provide all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Boot Reimbursement!


POSITION SUMMARY:


This position is responsible for entry level forklift operators, ensuring all product 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. Applicants will be considered for any forklift operator type opening on any shift, such as day or night shift.



Shifts:



B - M, Tu, W, Thur (6pm-5am)


D - Fri, Sat, Sun (6pm-6am)


QUALIFICATIONS:


  • The applicant must have at least six (6) months of continuous work history with a single employer in the last twelve (12) months (3 months of forklift or warehouse experience preferred).

  • Need full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs.

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with a sense of balance.

  • May work with corrective lenses if vision problems.

  • May be provided PPE for additional hearing protection as needed.

  • Cold Storage Experience Preferred.

  • Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.



RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • During your work shift, which will consist of (10-12) hours, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and willing to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry up to (50) pounds in many areas on the dock and freezer floor (weight depends on area ranging from 10-50 pounds).

  • Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.

  • Candidate must be available to work overtime and weekends as required to meet production deadlines.

  • Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced cold storage environment.

  • Must be willing to be cross trained and moved to other areas as needed and must be willing and able to stand for 10-12 hours per day on hard floors in extreme cold environments ranging from -10-34 degrees.

  • Standing or walking up to 100% of the time.




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No



Work Shift:



ALL SHIFTS (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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