Forklift Operator D Shift PT Overnights (29 Hours weekly) (Rochelle, IL) (1)
Tyson FoodsAbout the role
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Job Details:
Forklift OperatorPart Time (29 Hours weekly) Maximum
Overnights
D Shift
$23.25
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the
world's expectations of what good food can do!
Benefits Include:
Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day!
Free Education starting your first day on 175-degree programs!
Free Telemedicine Visits
Citizenship Assistance
401k and Stock Options
9 Paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Earned Time Off
And Much Much More! (See below)
Safety is always FIRST with Tyson Foods and at Tyson all Team Members are expected to
practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. As part of our ongoing commitment to safety we provide all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Boot Reimbursement after completing your probationary period!
Summary
Qualifications:
3 months of continuous employment with a single employer is required within the last 12 months. No gaps in employment greater than 6 months within the last 3 years. 3 months stand-up forklift experience preferred
Cold storage experience preferred.
This position is responsible for ensuring all products and materials are loaded, unloaded, and processed through the warehouse in a timely and accurate manner using a stand-up motor-powered forklift. Team members will be fully re-trained and certified on forklift after orientation.
Need full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with a sense of balance.
May work with corrective lenses if vision problems.
May be provided PPE for additional hearing protection as needed.
Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.
Responsibilities
During your work shift, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and willing to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, up to (40) pounds.
Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.
As part of efficiently completing job tasks, a handheld scanner will be used to track products as it is moved around the facility.
At certain times, other job duties may be part of the routine.
Receiver – Receives product accurately into the building using PIT.
Put Away – Pulls product that has been received and puts it into the racking. May be required to palletize or split pallets.
Replenisher – Pulls pallets from racking to replenish pick faces.
Picker – (Case picker/Order Selector and full pallet picker) pulls product either in single or full palletized form to fill and build customer orders.
Loader – Loads trucks with product in an efficient manner that will avoid product damage or loss.
Environment
Most of the time will be driving PIT including stand-up forklifts and reach trucks for extended times in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from -5 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. (Up to 12 hours)
You will be provided a freezer suit, hearing protection, gloves, and headwear as part of your personal protective equipment (PPE).
Team members will furnish their own boots and must wear either steel or composite toe boots that conform to ANSI 75lbs or more PSI rating with a slip resistant sole that covers the ankles. (Composite toe preferred)
Team members will be driving stand-up Crown PIT Forklifts and Reach Trucks. May be trained on Cherry picker for additional tasks.
Standing or walking up to 100% of the time
Additional Notices
This location does not accept rehires at this time.
More Benefits:
Voluntary and Company Paid Life and Disability Insurances
Full Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
Protection Pack (Roadside Assistance, Identity Theft, Financial Advice, and Global Travel Assistance)
Health Savings and Flex Spend Accounts
Boot Reimbursement
Commuter Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Time
Free Mental Health Services
Wellness Services
Free Chaplain Services
Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
Discounted Home and Auto Insurance
Voluntary Legal Assistance
Proficiency in reading and writing.
ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels
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