Materials Handler Opr PR03 - 2nd Shift

ATTN Team Members:

This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only.

Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.

Position Description

This position is responsible for ensuring all materials are transported and/or unloaded in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets of materials from staging areas into decase stations.
• Monitor decase stations and communicate material needs to the Decase Lead to ensure all stations maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Reconcile material usage to ensure all materials are properly accounted for and use basic math skills to support daily operations.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Decase Room by assisting Janitorial Staff, including:
  • Cleaning floors under decase stations.
  • Keeping aisles free of debris and potential tripping/slipping hazards such as boxes, strapping, pallet pieces, tags, and other materials.
• Sort unused pallets by condition and stack into designated usable and unusable pallet areas.
• Relieve and assist Stockers and Materials Handlers as needed throughout the shift while maintaining primary job responsibilities.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and material handling requirements, including proper segregation of products and processes.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with Tyson Foods policies and procedures at all times.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Safely work around Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), including forklifts.

INTERNAL REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

• Less than 4 attendance points. 
• No Final Attendance warning in the previous six (6) months. 
• No Written Warning for Job Performance In the previous six (6) months. 
• Probationary Team Members: Positions can be awarded to probationary team members if no other eligible candidates meet the bid criteria. Probationary Period: 90 days
• Bidding Restrictions: Are employees frozen from bidding? ☒ Yes ☐ No If so, the freeze durations are as follows:
• Self-Disqualification: Not applicable; Lateral Move: 6 months; Same Job: 6 months; Down Bid: 6 months
• Additional Notes: Disciplinary Actions: All disciplinary actions are reviewed. Employees cannot have any active disciplinary actions on file within the past 6 months.

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)

• Work in a cold environment with temperatures ranging from approximately 30°F to 40°F.
• Stand, walk, kneel, reach, and crouch for up to 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Push and pull pallets of materials using a manual pallet jack.
• Wear safety toe footwear as required for the position.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for safety and food quality purposes.