Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift Claryville Alexandria, KY

Forklift Operator

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 growth opportunities and room for advancement. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails, and sliced meats.

Benefits Effective Day 1!

This role drives a sit-down forklift while delivering products to the warehouse and production floor. Position will likely have housekeeping duties and ensuring cleanliness standards. Position may include periodic weekend and/or holiday work.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner.
• Receive and store incoming items according to warehouse standards.
• Maintain a safe and orderly storage arrangement for all items handled.
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned area.
• Maintain records of daily check list (pre-trip inspections).
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, audit and food safety standards.
• May be required to work with production equipment and associated technologies.
• Must be able to read and understand manuals, blue prints, plant paperwork, labels, etc.
• The Team Member must be able to pass Forklift Driving Skills test.
• Meet performance/productivity standards.

Physical Requirements:

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

• The Team Member will perform carrying and lifting product while reaching, bending, climbing, walking/standing to move product through warehouse.

Requirements:

• 6 months work history with the same employer
• 6 months forklift operator experience (can be multiple employers) listed on application

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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.