Fork Lift Operator

Wayne Farms • Decatur, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for operating forklift equipment, setting up the debone area, and transporting finished product. The role requires strict adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and maintenance, and compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The operator will also be responsible for various tasks within the debone area and product transportation, as well as maintaining the forklift in a sanitary manner and performing additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Fork lift certified.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to safety requirements.
• Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.).
• Work around raw, live animal odors.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC).
• Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relative poultry industry experience.
• Basic math functions and skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the debone area with coolant, tubs, and the transportation of combos.
• Transporting finished product to the scales and to the manifest area.
• Moving product to be reworked.
• Maintaining forklift in a sanitary manner and replacing the battery when needed.
• Working cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Performing all tasks assigned by members of management.
• Following directions and working in other departments as needed.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED