2nd shift Fork Lift Operator

Wayne Farms • Decatur, AL

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About The Position

The Fork Lift Operator is primarily responsible for operating forklift equipment, setting up the debone area, and transporting finished product. The role requires maintaining personal protective equipment and following company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

The operator sets up the debone area with coolant and tubs, transports combos and finished product, moves product for rework, and maintains the forklift in a sanitary manner, including replacing its battery when needed. The role may involve working in other departments and performing additional tasks assigned by management.

Work conditions include exposure to heat, wet and dusty environments, raw-animal odors, cold, noise above 85 decibels, CO2, and moving production. The position requires wearing required PPE, which may include a hairnet, smock, and earplugs.

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.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to stand for up to an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Ability to roll and push buggies weighing approximately 1,000 pounds.
• Ability to work in wet and cold conditions and around raw-animal odors, noise above 85 decibels, CO2, and moving production.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Related poultry industry experience.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up the debone area with coolant and tubs, and transport combos.
• Transport finished product to the scales and manifest area.
• Move product that needs to be reworked.
• Maintain the forklift in a sanitary manner and replace its battery when needed.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Complete tasks assigned by management.
• Follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and safety requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed