3rd Shift Forklift OPR Caseyville IL

Job Details:

This location is not accepting rehires.

The starting pay for this position is $20.80/hr. with a shift increase for second and third shifts.

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 advancement opportunities and steady work. This facility operates five to six days a week and produces items like Hillshire Snack packs, Jimmy Dean Breakfast bowls, and Jimmy Dean Breakfast sandwiches. 

Job Summary: This position is responsible for ensuring materials are moved/transported  throughout the facility as necessary. 

  

Responsibilities:  

• Move product as directed using pallet jacks, forklifts or other means. 
• Reading/reviews work orders and follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved, counted, weighed, put away and recorded. 
• Safely opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer or other hand tools. 
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools. 
• Cleans work area, machines and equipment, using broom, rags and other products. 
• Updates database records as required; participate in all department and company training sessions and meetings. 
• Maintains a working knowledge of all warehouse operations. 
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners within facility. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions: 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. 
• Must be willing to work in cold temperatures ranging from 20 to 36 degrees. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Assist in stocking and on assembly line on a regular basis, lifting to 90lbs with assistance 

  

Physical Requirements 

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

  

• Must be willing and able to stand, walk, bend, twist, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat, and reach. 
• Must be willing and able to lift, push, and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. in many areas of production.  
• Must be willing to work in cold temperatures ranging from 20 to 36 degrees. 
• Ability to safely operate foot and hand controls with good hand-eye coordination. 
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment and frequently twist/turns to check surroundings. 
• Ability to repeatedly climb in and out of forklift equipment. 
• Ability to maintain the level of awareness necessary to safely operate a forklift around people, equipment, and moving vehicles, with or without reasonable accommodation 
• Candidates must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends as needed.  

  

  

Experience and Education: Applicants must show six (6) months of forklift experience at one employer in the past 36 months. Applicants will be required to earn forklift certification within 8 weeks of hire to perform essential job functions. 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$20.80

Incentives:

NoNo

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Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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

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.

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