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Forklift Opr PR05 (1st Shift) - Portland ME

Tyson Foods
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jun 2026
💰 $46,000/yr

About the role

Job Details:

Job description:

This position is responsible for ensuring all materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operates in a safe manner, and in accordance with all company policies and procedures.

  • Uses a handheld computer to pick and scan product to outbound loads.

  • Communicates effectively with other TM’s and assists in coordinating to accomplish all assigned tasks.

  • Operates powered pallet jack, forklift and/or reach truck. Inspects daily, charges batteries, maintains battery water level, and changes batteries as necessary.

  • Delivers raw materials, packaging, and pallets to the appropriate production areas.

  • Moves inventory in an organized manner to store in a subzero freezer, cooler, and a dry goods area.

  • Moves finished goods and work-in-progress from production lines to the shipping area.

  • Unloads trucks.

  • Covers and stretch-wraps pallets.

  • Ensures assigned production lines are continuously supplied with clean raw materials and packaging.

  • Assumes responsibilities for the Forklift Operator PR04 in case of their absence.

  • Records movement transactions in the SAP system.

  • Ensures all raw materials and finished goods are labeled correctly.

  • Maintain an organized and clean work environment according to 5S principles, GMP’s, and USDA regulations.

  • Reports any damages, discrepancies, unsafe behaviors, and risks to Lead.

Pay: $23.35 hour.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have at least 3 months forklift experience within the last 12 months listed on the application (can be a combination of employers as long as the experience is at least 3 months).

  • Must be able to read, to write and to complete necessary paperwork.

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

All applicants must provide their Social Security Number on their application. This is a necessary item in order to complete your application review; the process is not complete until your US Social Security number is provided.

Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner.

*INFORMATION FOR RE-HIRES:

  • Candidates who have worked 3 or more times with Tyson Foods will not be considered.

  • Rehires will have a waiting period of 90 days before they will be considered for a position at this facility. 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$23.35

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

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.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.


Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.


Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.


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


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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.


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