Distribution Forklift Operator (Forklift Opr PR12) 1st Shift Waverly NE

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: $19.10/hr + $2.50/hr attendance bonus 

2nd shift receives a $2 shift differential  

  

Hours:  

Monday – Friday, occasional weekend work  

1st Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm or upon completion of assigned work  

2nd Shift 4:30 pm – 1:00 am  or upon completion of assigned work  

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for loading and unload supply trucks, track and store material inventories, and rotate throughout the day to the box line as needed  

  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Unload, stack, and/or store and track inventories of supplies 

• Empty trash from box room daily 

• Load cardboard recycling truck with boxes and combos 

• Able to operate and obtain a forklift license 

• Stack Boxes on pallets by product code 

• Keeping the area clean   

• All other duties assigned by leader 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality 

• Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, within safety guidelines 

• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack 

• Able to lift continuously up to 50 lbs stacking pallets 

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred 

• 6 months’ production experience preferred 

Communication Skills: 

• Must be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to read labels, order summaries and communicate via radio.  

Physical Requirements / Environment:   

• Stand/Walk: Continuously up to 8 hours 

• Lift/Carry:  Frequently (up to 50 lbs.) 

• Push/Pull: Frequently (up to 50lbs) 

• Bend/stoop/squat: Frequently 

• Physical Environment: Continuously working around moving machinery, working in a damp, slippery and cold environment (Below 40° F)  

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation 

Must have six months of forklift experience documented in the application.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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