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Job Details:

Forklift Driver 

This position starts at $22.65/hr. (PR06) with a shift increase for the second and third shifts and potential for overtime.  

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do!  We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members.  We offer great benefits and steady work.  

Position Description: 
This position is responsible for carefully operating a forklift to move packages and materials around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety in accordance with Tyson's production guidelines and Safety. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Unload/Load materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places. 

• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment. 

• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies. 

• Transport raw materials to production workstations 

• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance. 

• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs, through accurate paperwork and/or electronic scanning. 

• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines. 

• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment while driving within the facilities. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to wear required PPE to work in an extremely cold environment (below -10 degrees F). 

• Ability to work for extended periods in cold environments (30F – 40F) 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk and reach with hands and arms 100% of the time. 

• The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel 100% of the time.  

• The employee is required to stand, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch, or crawl 25% of the time up to 10 hours per day. 

• The employee is required to sit 75-100% of the time up to 8 - 10 hours per day. 

• The employee must lift up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 300 pounds (with assistance) 100% of the time.                                  

REQUIREMENTS:   

• 6 months of operator experience listed on the application (can be a combination of employers as long as the experience is at least 6 months).   

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum