Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift - Houston, TX
Tyson Foods
Houston Portwall St, TX · posted Oct 21, 2026
What this posting says about education
This posting states no education requirement anywhere in its text. We list it because the job title maps to an occupation the federal government says most people enter without a bachelor’s degree.
Other requirements in this posting
- experience: 1 year forklift operator experience (can be with multiple employers) listed on the application.
The posting
Job Details:
Benefits Effective Day 1!
Functions:
- To perform all work duties safely, as well as maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture.
- Receive training as required.
- Perform other duties/positions as required/assigned.
Tasks:
- Verify materials are in stock for Ready to Eat (RTE).
- Print material requirement paperwork and stage materials for the next scheduled production day.
- Complete a periodic check for production schedule changes and updates.
- Return unused inventory to the warehouse throughout the shift.
- Move product in and out of cooler system using scanner system.
- Return materials with the use of the SAP, and scan to proper storage location.
- Using forklift to move heavy inventory.
- Maintain a suitable and well-organized work area.
- Receives, stores, and ships product according to the Company and Costumer requirements.
- Received and Transfer product to and from outside sources.
- Check and load inbound/outbound customer orders.
- This individual should also have the ability to perform duties as instructed by the supervisor on batteries, lifts, and other vehicles.
- Forklift certified or must become certified.
- Other duties may be assigned by Supervisor
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 be willing and able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds
- The Team Member is frequently required to walk.
- The Team Member will be regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold.
- The Team Member will work in an environment where the noise level is usually very loud.
Requirements:
- 6 months work history with the same employer
- 1 year forklift operator experience (can be with multiple employers) listed on the application.
LOCATION IS NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
2ND 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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