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Forklift Operator - Pottsville, PA

Tyson Foods
Pottsville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Feb 2025
💰 $46,000/yr

About the role

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Job Details:

***Must have 6 months of Stand-up Forklift experience within the last 2 years LISTED on the Application for consideration. Must have 6 months of Warehouse Experience with one employer within the last 2 years LISTED on the Application for consideration.***

At Tyson Foods, we're more than a food company. We're a team of problem solvers, innovators, and thinkers dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. As one of the world's largest food companies, we are at the forefront of transforming the food industry. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water stewardship, and increase transparency in our supply chain. Join us on this journey as we continue to push boundaries and set new standards for what it means to be a leader in the food industry.

 

Potential Schedule Depending on Availability:

B1 1800-0400 Sunday-Wednesday

B2 2000-0600 Sunday-Wednesday

C1 0600-1800 Friday-Sunday

D1 1800-0600 Thursday-Saturday

 

Compensation:

$23.70 per hour USD

+.50 Cents  per hour night shift incentive 

+$2.00 per hour bonus for perfect attendance

 

Qualifications:

  • Must have 6 months of Stand-up Forklift experience within the last 2 years LISTED on the Application for consideration.
  • Must have 6 months of Warehouse Experience with one employer within the last 2 years LISTED on the Application for consideration.
  • Must be able to read invoices, labels, packing slips, records of materials, and able to document items/inventory as needed. 
  • Must be able to understand instructions, and communicate effectively on a radio.
  • Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.
  • Cold Storage Experience is preferred.

 

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

  • Must be willing and able to stand, sit, bend, walk, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat and reach.
  • Must be willing and able to lift, carry, push, and pull 20-70 pounds.
  • Must be willing and able to work in the cold (10 degrees below zero to 105 degrees) or damp environments and these areas may have slippery walking surfaces.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities:

  • This position is responsible for ensuring all product and materials are loaded, unloaded, and processed through the warehouse in a timely and accurate manner using a motor-powered forklift while adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Team members will be fully re-trained and certified on forklift during orientation.
  •  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.
  • Sub Duties (May be required to work any or all of these positions)
  • Receiver – Receives product accurately into the building using PIT.
  • Put Away – Pulls product that has been received and puts it into the racking. May be required to palletize or split pallets.
  • Replenisher – Pulls pallets from racking to replenish pick faces.
  • Picker – (Case picker/Order Selector and full pallet picker) pulls product either in single or full palletized form to fill and build customer orders.
  • Loader – Loads trucks with product in an efficient manner that will avoid product damage or loss.

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