Material Handler Merge Operator
MATERIAL HANDLER MERGE OPERATOR
The Material Handler Merge Operator positions are for Tyson Foods' Joslin, Illinois location. Successful applicants will guide, direct, and oversee all picking operations. The Merge Operator is also responsible for maintaining smooth flow of product through the merge to the shipping dock to obtain expected load out goals.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have one year warehouse experience
- Basic computer skills
- Must be able to lift 90 lbs.
TYSON FOODS' BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Competitive wages
- Paid vacation after 6 months
- Paid holidays from start day
- Excellent benefits package
- Company 401(k) match
- Stock purchase plan
- Earned Time Off
SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining smooth flow of product from the picking conveyors through the merge to the shipping dock to obtain expected load out goals of the Material Handling System. This position guides, directs, and oversees all picking operations and its hourly employees; proper docking of trailers for loading and laying out each load for proper weight distribution. This position is responsible for the safe manner of operations quality of product and GMPs of the picking area and merges; reports any equipment not in working order to Supervisor with a work order request; must use and wear all appropriate safety equipment at all times; able to assist the Supervisor in training new pickers for successful operation of the warehouse which ultimately affects throughput goals of Material Handling; pick up paperwork and distribute to picking personnel; works around problems to keep a steady flow of product to the merge and onto shipping dock; oversees that picking operations and merge operations are performed in a safe, orderly way to insure no injuries occur; directs assigned picking crew in the warehouse area picking loads product shorts and add-on placing over pick backs into system in proper age order; clean up - housekeeping and special projects; assists in the training of pickers for successful operations; other tasks as deemed appropriate by management. Must be capable of handling a box weight of 90 lbs.
Tyson Foods 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.