Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Wayne Farms • Mississippi - Hazlehurst Plant, MS

11d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator primarily operates forklift equipment, sets up the debone area, and transports 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 may be asked to work in other departments and perform additional duties as assigned.

The work involves a production environment with exposure to heat, wet and dusty conditions, cold, raw live-animal odors, noise above 85 decibels, CO2, and moving production. Physical tasks include standing for an eight-hour shift, lifting up to 60 pounds, frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling, and rolling or pushing buggies weighing approximately 1,000 pounds. Required PPE includes a hairnet, smock, and earplugs, though PPE requirements may change.

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 eight hours and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl, and to roll and push buggies weighing approximately 1,000 pounds.
• Ability to work in heat, wet and dusty conditions, a wet and cold environment, and around raw live-animal odors, noise above 85 decibels, CO2, and moving production.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including a hairnet, smock, and earplugs; PPE requirements are subject to change.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 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 and follow directions.
• Work in other departments as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and safety requirements, and wear required PPE.

What This Job Offers

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