Forklift Opr PR05, 1st Shift, Fort Smith, AR

Job Details

Forklift Operator Class IV

Start pay $18.25/hr

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.

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.

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

• Must have 6 months of continuous work history within the past 2 years.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months of forklift operating experience in either a manufacturing/production environment or a warehouse facility.
• Must be willing to take and pass forklift operator certification.

Start Day 1!

• 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

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.

• Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days.
• Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire.
• Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process.

Eligible:
No

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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

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