Forklift Opr PR04 1st Shift Full-Time Fort Smith, AR

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Job Details:

Forklift Operator Class IV

Department (Tasks) - Production

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.

Department (Tasks) - Grounds

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.

Start pay $17.75

Must have 6 months of continuous work history within the past 2 years.

Must have a minimum of 3 months experience operating machinery in a processing / manufacturing environment.

Must be willing to take and pass forklift operator certification.

Benefits Start Day 1!

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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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