Forklift Opr PR05, 1st Shift, Fort Smith, AR

Forklift Operator Class IV Start pay $18.25/hr 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. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Must have 6 months of continuous work history within the past 2 years . Must have a minimum of 6 months of forklift operating experience in either a manufacturing/production environment or a warehouse facility . Must be willing to take and pass forklift operator certification.

Start Day 1! We offer a full range of benefits and perks including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Telehealth services Well-Being Support Programs FSA and HSA available 401k Stock Purchase Plan Company Paid Life Insurance Short-Term & Long- Term Disability Fully Funded Education Discount Program All applicants must complete the final task that is separate from the application. If your application has not been fully submitted, you will need to complete any task that are awaiting. If you are logged in to your candidate profile, click on candidate home at the top right corner and it should show on the next screen the task that will need to be completed. For Application Status please login into your candidate profile.   Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner. Any Prior Workers that need to update their phone number please call Ask HR at 1-479-290-5000     Rehire Criteria: ·         Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days. ·         Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire. ·         Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) 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. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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. If