Load Planner 4 (Indianapolis Distribution Ctr)

About 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.

Requirements

• 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.