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Forklift Opr PR04 1st Shift Full-Time Fort Smith, AR

Tyson Foods
Fort Smith, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Oct 2024

About the role

Job Details:

Forklift Operator Class IV

Department (Tasks) - Production

This position is responsible for moving totes to and from the trailers, moving trash, pallets, supplies to and from the dock and production lines, moving finish totes to the freezer, locking/unlocking ramp as trailers dock and communicating with management and co-workers as necessary.  This position will be exposed to a work environment with temperatures ranging from -10 to 80 degrees, wet and/or humid conditions, slippery floors in some areas, concrete floors and noise levels that are loud enough to require hearing protection.  Must be willing to lift, push, pull up to 95 lbs and be willing to work sitting on a forklift for 8 to 12 hours.

Department (Tasks) - Grounds

This position is responsible for using a forklift to moving supplies, trash, pallets, chemicals, equipment and cardboard bales on the facility grounds and communicating with management and co-workers as necessary.  This position will be exposed to a work environment that is tied to what the weather outside is (rain, heat, cold, insects).  Must be willing to lift, push, pull up to 95 lbs and be willing to work sitting on a forklift for 8 to 12 hours.

Start pay $17.45

MUST HAVE OPERATOR EXPERIENCE WITH 6 MONTHS OF CONTINOUS WORK HISTORY IN THE PAST 2 YEARS.

Benefits Start Day 1!

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

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than  3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No



Work Shift:


1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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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