High Lift Operator - D Shift - Edwardsville Forward Warehouse - Edwardsville, KS at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Edwardsville, Kansas

Job Description:

Job Details:



High Lift Operator:



If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the world's expectations of what good food can do!


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 after completing your probationary period!



Summary



Notice: This position involves operating a forklift for gathering cases of beef/pork product throughout a refrigerated warehouse with temperatures ranging from -10° to 30°F.


This position requires pulling down and putting away pallets in the warehouse rack system using a hi-lift forklift. The operator will be directed to remove plastic wrap on occasion prior to depositing pallets. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling and reaching are involved. Other duties assigned by management.



Qualifications

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  Must have 1 year of forklift and warehouse experience through a single employer in the last 5 years.
  
  
  


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  Cold storage experience preferred.
  
  
  


• Must be willing to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 70lbs cases and occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 90lbs cases.
  
  


• 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 (12) hours, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and willing to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, up to (40) pounds.
  
  


• As part of efficiently completing job tasks, a handheld scanner will be used to track products as it is loaded, unloaded, and moved around the facility.
  
  


• At certain times, other job duties may be part of the routine.
  
  


• Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.
  
  


• Must be willing to cross train and be moved to other areas as needed.
  
  

Environment

• Most of the time will be driving PIT including stand-up forklifts and reach trucks for extended times in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from -10 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. (Up to 12 hours)
  
  


• You will be provided personal protective equipment (PPE) after completing a 90-day probationary period.
  
  


• Team members will furnish their own boots and must wear either steel or composite toe boots that conform to ANSI 75lbs or more PSI rating with a slip resistant sole that covers the ankles. (Composite toe preferred)
  
  


• Team members will be driving stand-up Crown PIT Forklifts and Reach Trucks. May be trained on Cherry picker for additional tasks.
  
  


• Standing or walking up to 100% of the time
  
  

Starting pay rate:

• $23.60/hr
  
  


• Candidates may be eligible for Attendance incentive and/or shift premium, depending on shift placement.
  
  

Currently hiring for: D shift:






**Shift availability is determined by the business need at the time of offer**




D shift: (Will receive $1.50/hr for Attendance incentive + 0.50 cents/hr for Shift premium)

• Wednesday; 12am to 6:15am
  
  


• Thursday - Saturday; 6pm to 6am
  
  

*This location is not considering prior Tyson Team members at this time.




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No



Work Shift:



A 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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