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Job Details:

Pay $22.40/hour

Job Description: 

This position is for Forklift Operator PR04 in the Danville, VA facility. The Team Member will be 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. This position is a dual-role responsible for forklift duties and also will be required to run the yard truck.

Responsibilities:

• Operates in a safe manner, and in accordance to all company policies and procedures.  
• Uses a handheld computer to pick and scan product.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• This position is responsible for continuously moving trailers in and out of loading docks.
• Keeps corrugated room in order from production returned material.
• Responsible for dumping all Offal from RTE/Cook/Raw/Crumb room
• Return all packaging supplies to EOS.
• Inspects and notifies the supervisor of any mechanical issues.
• Fuels tractor as needed.
• Weigh loads at the scale house while empty and full.
• Monitor and change out offal trailers as needed.  

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift a 50 pounds and push/pull 100 lb.  
• Must be able to stand for long periods.  
• Must wear steel/composite toe boots that conform to site requirements.  
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends.  
• Must be able to work in a cold environment ( -10 degrees below zero to 40 degrees F).  
• Must be willing to accomplish other duties as assigned.  

• Must have at least 6 months of documented forklift experience, can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months. 

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Telehealth services

• Well-Being Support Programs

• FSA and HSA available

• 401k

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability

• Fully Funded Education

• Discount Program

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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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