High Rise Operator (Warehouse) - 2nd Shift - Newbern

Tyson Chicken, Inc.

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Newbern Warehouse - Newbern, Tennessee Until 10/7/2026 6+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Job Details:

Schedule - Monday - Friday with possible Saturday's

Hours - 3:30 pm - until finished

Pay - 22.45/Hr. plus 1.00 shift premium

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Operate a Hi Rise reach truck and other material handling equipment.  

  • Lift cases of product and tack onto pallets.  

  • Put away pallets of production and inbound product.  

  • Load and unload blast freezer.  

  • Ensure accuracy of product locations and case counts. 

  • Report damaged product to Inventory personnel or shift lead person or supervisor.  

  • Keep a clean and orderly zone throughout shift and leave the zone clean at the end of the shift. Responsible for picking orders.  

  • Maintain all goals and standards of productivity.  

  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment.  

  • ALL employees are responsible for upholding principles of SQF 2000. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Must be willing and able to operate a pallet jack and forklift and pass the pallet jack and forklift test.  

  • Ability to communicate effectively with company employees and all levels of management.  

  • Must be able to maintain prompt and regular job attendance.  

  • Fork-lift experience preferred.  

  • Must be willing and able to work in below freezing temperatures for extended periods of time. 

  • Must be willing and able to perform the assigned tasks for periods of 8 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting. 

  • Must be willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.   

  • Must be willing and able to lift 50lbs.  

  • 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.

  • ​Must have 6 MThs continuous employment in the last 18 months. Preferred candidates will have at least 6 MThs of relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture or production experience.

  • This location does not accept rehires

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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About this role

Summary

Operate warehouse equipment, handle products, and maintain safety and productivity standards.

Job title

High Rise Operator (Warehouse) - 2nd Shift - Newbern

Experience level

preferred machine operator, warehouse, agriculture or production experience

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

food production

Location requirements

On-site in Newbern, Tennessee, no remote work allowed

Salary

$22.45/hr plus 1.00 shift premium

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

operate pallet jackoperate forklifteffective communicationphysical stamina

Preferred skills

forklift experience

Specializations

material handlingforkliftpallet jackwarehouse
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Newbern, TN 38059, USA

On-site City