3rd Shift Forklift Operator- Sanford, NC

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Job Details:

Title:

Forklift Operator – Full-Time – Sanford, NC

Attn Prior Tyson Workers:

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Position Summary:

The Forklift Operator operates a forklift in an industrial setting, maintaining inventory, prestaging ingredients, and using a handheld scanner.

 Pay Scale: $16.70 hr.

Responsibilities And Knowledge:

• Must rotate packaging and ingredients by using the FIFO Inventory Method
• Reports all damaged product to the supervisor for disposition
• Clean and inspect outbound trailers
• Record temperature of cold products assuring they are within specification – if out of spec, must notify supervisor immediately
• Load trucks with proper allocated products
• Complete all necessary paperwork for loading of outbound trucks
• Responsible for safe spotting the yard driver during trailer movement
• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements
• Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable
• Must be able to drive and operate a forklift
• Communicate with various departments on a regular basis
• Must be able to accurately record data into a computer-based inventory system
• Requires basic PC skills to include reading/sending emails and the operation of handheld scanners

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. 

• Ability to flex/grip with wrists/hands
• Walking, bending, standing and lifting of up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 20lbs over head occasionally
• Vision abilities include distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Requirements:

• 3-month work history with the same employer

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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