Load Planner 4 (Indianapolis Distribution Ctr)

Job Details:

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the world's expectations of what good food can do!

Benefits Include:

• Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day!
• Free Education starting your first day on 175-degree programs!
• Free Telemedicine Visits
• Citizenship Assistance
• 401k and Stock Options
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Earned Time Off
• And Much, Much More! (See below)

Safety is always FIRST with Tyson Foods and at Tyson all Team Members are expected to Practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, we provide all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Boot Reimbursement after completing your probationary period!

Pay

TBD

Summary

This position is responsible for planning and releasing work using the Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System. Team members will receive annual and probationary period forklift training and certification. Additionally, this role serves as a backup for the Checker position.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least 12 months of warehousing experience within the last 18 months.
• 6 months of Forklift experience within the last 12 months.
• Cold storage experience preferred.
• Need full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with a sense of balance.
• May work with corrective lenses if vision problems.
• May be provided PPE for additional hearing protection as needed.
• Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Prior experience with JDA/Blue Yonder or other warehouse management systems is a plus.
• Resume Required to Be Considered for This Role.

Responsibilities

• During your work shift, which will consist of (12) hours, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and willing to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, up to (40) pounds.
• Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines.
• Manage and prioritize the work queue using Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System.
• Prepare paperwork and plan outbound loads.
• Assign trailers to doors.
• Communicate moves, needs, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with transportation, food safety quality assurance, and customer service departments via email regarding trailer needs, issues, and pickups.
• Send daily lot checks of Tyson trailers to the transportation department.
• Process bills for outbound loads to assigned doors.
• Investigate and assess load shortages.
• Accurately enter late and shortage reason codes promptly.
• Serve as the primary backup for the Checker position.
• Train backup personnel as needed.
• Will be trained as a backup on forklift roles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Environment

• Most of the time, this role will be in a climate-controlled office environment within the warehouse.
• Most of the work will be seated using a computer up to 100% of the time.
• At times, this role may be required to drive PIT including stand-up forklifts and reach trucks. (Up to 12 hours)
• At times, this role may be exposed to damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from -5 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. (Up to 12 hours)
• You will be provided with a freezer suit, hearing protection, gloves, and headwear as part of your personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Team members will furnish their own boots and must wear either steel or composite toe boots that conform to ANSI 75lbs or more PSI rating with a slip resistant sole that covers the ankles. (Composite toe preferred)

Additional Notices

This location does not accept rehires at this time.

Shifts

This position is for: *Shift availability determined at time of offer*

• A Shift Sunday - Tuesday 06:00-18:00, Wednesday 06:00-12:00
• B Shift* Sunday - Tuesday 18:00-06:00, Wednesday 18:00-00:00
• C Shift Wednesday 12:00-18:00, Thursday - Saturday 06:00-18:00
• D Shift* Wednesday 00:00-06:00, Thursday - Saturday 18:00-06:00
• • B, D Shift are eligible for $0.50/hr. night shift incentive

More Benefits:

• Voluntary and Company Paid Life and Disability Insurances
• Full Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Protection Pack (Roadside Assistance, Identity Theft, Financial Advice, and Global Travel Assistance)
• Health Savings and Flex Spend Accounts
• Boot Reimbursement
• Commuter Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Time
• Free Mental Health Services
• Wellness Services
• Free Chaplain Services
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
• Discounted Home and Auto Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Assistance

Tyson 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

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