Forklift OPR PR04 3rd Shift Caseyville IL

The starting pay for this position is $20.80/hr. with a shift increase for second and third shifts.

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer advancement opportunities and steady work. This facility operates five to six days a week and produces items like Hillshire Snack packs, Jimmy Dean Breakfast bowls, and Jimmy Dean Breakfast sandwiches.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for ensuring materials are moved/transported  throughout the facility as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Move product as directed using pallet jacks, forklifts or other means.

• Reading/reviews work orders and follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved, counted, weighed, put away and recorded.

• Safely opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer or other hand tools.

• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools.

• Cleans work area, machines and equipment, using broom, rags and other products.

• Updates database records as required; participate in all department and company training sessions and meetings.

• Maintains a working knowledge of all warehouse operations.

• Collaborates with cross-functional partners within facility.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

• Must be willing to work in cold temperatures ranging from 20 to 36 degrees.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Assist in stocking and on assembly line on a regular basis, lifting to 90lbs with assistance

Physical Requirements

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

• Must be willing and able to stand, walk, bend, twist, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat, and reach.

• Must be willing and able to lift, push, and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. in many areas of production. 

• Must be willing to work in cold temperatures ranging from 20 to 36 degrees.

• Ability to safely operate foot and hand controls with good hand-eye coordination.

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment and frequently twist/turns to check surroundings.

• Ability to repeatedly climb in and out of forklift equipment.

• Ability to maintain the level of awareness necessary to safely operate a forklift around people, equipment, and moving vehicles, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Candidates must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends as needed. 

Experience and Education:

Applicants must show six (6) months of forklift experience at one employer in the past 36 months.

Applicants will be required to earn forklift certification within 8 weeks of hire to perform essential job functions.