Forklift Operator 2-3

Wayne Farms • Mississippi - Collins Plant, MS

7d

About The Position

The Forklift 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 working in compliance with 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 to scales and the manifest area, and moves product for rework. The role also involves keeping the forklift sanitary and replacing its battery when needed. Operators must cooperate with supervisors and coworkers, follow directions, work in other departments as needed, and perform tasks 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.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
• 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, dusty, hot, and cold environments and around raw, live-animal odors.
• Ability to work around noise exceeding 85 decibels, CO2, and moving production.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant 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 members of 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