Warehouse Forklift Opr - 2nd Shift - Fayetteville Complex

About the position

The Warehouse Forklift Operator position at Tyson Foods involves ensuring the timely transportation and unloading of materials in a safe environment. The role is critical in maintaining the flow of production by managing inventory and adhering to safety protocols. This position operates on the second shift and offers opportunities for overtime, contributing to the production of various food products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Assist Receiving by unloading packaging and ingredient trailers safely and timely.
• Maintain proper rotation on ingredients and packaging using the FIFO inventory method.
• Follow procedures and SOPs established in the Shipping Manual.
• Unload packaging materials and ingredients from trailers into appropriate storage bays neatly and without damage.
• Complete unloading reports for both packaging and ingredients, including Incoming Carrier Inspection reports if applicable.
• Keep production lines stocked with necessary materials and maintain cleanliness in all areas.
• Operate EIM system for loading and inventory movement of finished goods inventory.
• Pump bulk ingredients when necessary and submit samples to QA lab for approval.
• Coordinate flour unloading activities and silo switching with the supervisor daily.
• Ensure cleanliness of workstations, including the silo pumping area and storage areas.
• Report all damaged incoming products to the supervisor for disposition.
• Accurately fill out masa dump logs and clean outbound trailers.
• Record temperature of cold products and notify supervisor if out of specification.
• Load trucks with properly allocated products and complete necessary paperwork for loading outbound trucks.
• Ensure safe spotting of trailer movement for yard tractor driver.
• Work as a team member toward task accomplishments and perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must have 3 months accumulative forklift experience.
• Completed forklift license training required after hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to move heavy objects (up to 2000 lbs) with a lifting device.
• Basic PC skills including reading/sending emails and operating hand-held scanners.

Nice-to-haves

• Flexibility to work extended hours and/or weekends when necessary.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits