Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift -… at Tyson Foods · Fayettevi…

Job Details:

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the timely and safe transport, unloading, and movement of materials while adhering to all Tyson Foods policies and procedures.

• Experience Required: Minimum of 3 months of cumulative forklift experience
• Training: Forklift license training must be completed after hire

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support Receiving by unloading packaging and ingredient trailers safely and efficiently.
• Unload packaging materials and ingredients into designated storage bays without damage.
• Perform all required safety checks before and during unloading.
• Accurately complete unloading reports, including Incoming Carrier Inspection Reports (if applicable).
• Keep production lines continuously stocked with materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout all assigned work areas.
• Operate the EIM system for loading, inventory movement, and finished goods management.
• Pump bulk ingredients as required and submit samples to the QA Lab for approval.
• Coordinate daily flour unloading and silo assignments with the supervisor.
• Report any damaged incoming product to supervision.
• Hang and brush masa totes as needed, ensuring correct product selection for each line.
• Complete masa dump logs accurately.
• Clean and inspect outbound trailers.
• Record cold product temperatures and immediately report any out-of-spec readings.
• Load outbound trucks with correct, allocated products and complete all required paperwork.
• Obtain yard tractor certification (if required for the role).
• Safely assist yard tractor drivers with trailer spotting.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

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 must be willing and able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The Team Member is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme cold.
• The Team Member will work where the noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Flexibility in wrist and hand movements.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to move heavy objects (up to 2,000 lbs) with mechanical lifting devices.
• Must be able to drive and operate a forklift safely.
• Ability to move heavy forklift equipment (e.g., batteries).
• Strong communication skills to work with Quality Control, Purchasing, Production, and Supervisors.
• Ability to accurately record data in unloading reports, inventory sheets, and inspection forms.
• Basic computer skills, including email and the use of hand‑held scanners.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.

180-Day Rehire Waiting Period and 3 Time Rule

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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