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Distribution Forklift OPR PR12 1st Shift Waverly NE

Tyson Foods
Waverly, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
Job Details:

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Pay: $19.10/hr $2.50/hr attendance bonus

2nd shift receives a $2 shift differential

Hours:

Monday – Friday, occasional weekend work

1st Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm or upon completion of assigned work

2nd Shift 4:30 pm – 1:00 am or upon completion of assigned work

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for loading and unload supply trucks, track and store material inventories, and rotate throughout the day to the box line as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Unload, stack, and/or store and track inventories of supplies
  • Empty trash from box room daily
  • Load cardboard recycling truck with boxes and combos
  • Able to operate and obtain a forklift license
  • Stack Boxes on pallets by product code
  • Keeping the area clean
  • All other duties assigned by leader

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, within safety guidelines
  • Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack
  • Able to lift continuously up to 50 lbs stacking pallets

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 6 months’ production experience preferred

Communication Skills:

  • Must be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to read labels, order summaries and communicate via radio.

Physical Requirements / Environment:

  • Stand/Walk: Continuously up to 8 hours
  • Lift/Carry: Frequently (up to 50 lbs.)
  • Push/Pull: Frequently (up to 50lbs)
  • Bend/stoop/squat: Frequently
  • Physical Environment: Continuously working around moving machinery, working in a damp, slippery and cold environment (Below 40° F)

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 six months of forklift experience documented in the application.

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.

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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.

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