Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - New London, WI at Tyson Foods

New London, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Experience, Manufacturing Experience, RF Scanner Experience, Basic Math Functions, Safety Compliance, Product Inspection, Tow Motor Operation, General Housekeeping, Data Entry, Physical Stamina, Team Collaboration

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Job Details: If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. Benefits Effective Day 1! Position Summary: Job duties include, but are not limited to, unloading incoming raw and frozen materials, loading materials onto lift, retrieve empty vats/tanks, and transfer product to the Roto Claw. Responsibilities: Level, cover, scale, and label vats/tanks and store them in the appropriate locations. Record bar codes and tank weights on worksheets and into a computer program. Open and flip up to 60-pound boxes. Inspect for visible defects in the product and assures all plastic is removed before roto clawing product. Maintain proper conditions of the tow motor and battery. Perform the setup, operation, tear down, and minor maintenance of the Roto Claw. Rotate through all the Roto Claw and the combo folding position in Preblend. Crush and dispose of boxes, combo bins, liners, and pallet. Perform general housekeeping duties in the department. Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements. Perform all positions of job rotation as needed. Perform any other work as assigned by management. Additional Responsibilities: Ability and willingness to perform basic math functions (i.e.: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. Ability and willingness to obtain a class III tow motor certification. Ability and willingness to complete the online Tyson Radiation RSO course. Ability and willingness to scan or input into the computer system all product film, boxes, casings, clips, and ingredients for all daily product runs, including change overs. Ability and willingness to follow formulations on computer and accurate record and report food safety or product information. 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 and willingness to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level 20 pounds or greater frequently. Ability and willingness to lift/lower/carry up to 20 pounds or greater with back and legs. Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with rapid hand and eye coordination to move product on a conveyor and/or other processing equipment. Ability and willingness to flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently. Ability and willingness to stand/walk/climb/bend for up to 10 hours. Ability and willingness to work on elevated platforms/workstations. Ability and willingness to work in wet conditions and cold temperatures at 35 degrees. Preferred Skills: Forklift experience preferred Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred RF Scanner experience preferred Requirements: 3 months of work history with the same employer LOCATION IS NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral. Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Responsibilities

The Forklift Operator is responsible for unloading incoming materials, loading materials onto lifts, and transferring products. Additional duties include maintaining equipment, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.