Forklift Oper. PR04-Greenfield Drive-1Shift

Job Details:

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:

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REQUIREMENTS:

6 Months work experience with one employer in the last 24 months. Worker history must be documented on application or resume.

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Formally known as Williams Sausage Company; 

Newly named Greenfield Dr Plant

Plant address: 4009 Greenfield Drive, Union City, TN

 

POSITION SUMMARY: Food Production - Forklift Opr PR04 - Freezer Warehouse Worker - Full-Time

 

Starting Pay: $17.95/HR

 

Unload finished product and raw materials from trucks and receive in-bound product from plant floor. Stock and maintain warehouse inventory in designated area and assure proper rotation of product by manufacture or Use/Freeze by date. Pick stage and record code dates of finished products. Load finished products onto trucks.

RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• Unload raw materials and finished goods from trucks.
• Move raw materials and finished goods to warehouse storage. 
• Ensure proper rotation of all products and raw materials.
• Pick finished goods and sample goods per order forms.
• Assure that oldest finished products by manufacture date or “FIFO” First In First Out Method.
• Record quantities picked and code dates on Picking Tickets.
• Make sure all out-bound trailers are clean before loading.
• Make sure out-bound trailers cooling units are set to the proper temperature.
• Verify unit count of all items loaded.
• Responsible for quality control. No damaged product is sent out. No damaged raw material is accepted in.
• Report all damages to supervisor.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs). 
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks and yard trucks.
• Unload in-bound raw materials and finished goods as directed by supervisor.
• Complete receiving documentation on all in-bound and returned product that is unloaded.
• Rotate and clean finished goods coolers/freezers daily.
• Communicate with operators from other shifts. 
• Clean and maintain work area. 
• Other duties as assigned. 
• This role will involve heavy physical labor, such as walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, and working in sub-freezing temperatures for long periods.
• Provide on-the-job training to new team members. 
• Forklift certification upon hire.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery. 
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

 

FOR ALL 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.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work may involve lifting materials and product up to 50 pounds. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; composite-toed work boots, freezer coats, and freezer gloves. Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT:

Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include: steel-toed work boots, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat, beard net (if applicable), and smock. 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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