Forklift OPR PR06U 2nd Shift Tecumseh NE

Job Details

• Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
• Summary: This position is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the CAS Forklift throughout the production day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove cages from semi for slaughter
• Place on dumping rollers
• Remove emptied cages and return to semi
• Handle birds according to departmental Animal Welfare Standards
• Responsible for daily pre-trip inspection of forklift and minor repairs throughout production day
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully complete fork lift drivers training
• Ability to operate forklift efficiently, within safety guidelines, in all weather conditions
• Ability to work safely and effectively around moving machinery
• Ability to perform a daily safety inspection of the equipment and record data
• Basic maintenance skills required
• Must adhere to CAS Department Animal Welfare Standards and practices
• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required
• Must be able to work independently to make required decisions

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in a meat processing facility preferred
• Forklift driving experience preferred

Communication Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively

Physical Requirements / Environment

• Rarely (0-1 hrs.): climb or work at protected heights (stepping up into equipment), kneel, crawl, squat, crouch or balance, lift/carry (up to 45 lbs.), push/pull (up to 45 lbs.), reach above shoulder height
• Occasionally (1-3 hrs.): lift/carry (up to 10 lbs.), stand/walk
• Continuously (6-8 hrs.): use feet in repetitive movement to operate foot controls, simple/firm grasping, fine manipulation/operating controls, sit while operating equipment, bend/stoop, twist/turn, work in or around moving machinery, exposed to marked changes in temperature working outdoors, around and amongst poultry dust, odor and blood, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

2ND 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.

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.

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