Forklift Operator - First Shift

Wayne Farms • Laurel, MS

4d • $20 - $21

About The Position

The Forklift Operator primarily operates forklift equipment, sets up the debone area, and transports finished product. The operator must use and maintain personal protective equipment and comply with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; shift times may vary, and occasional Saturdays and Sundays may be required. Pay is based on years of employment: $20.00 for entry through 4 years, $20.25 for 5–9 years, $20.50 for 10–14 years, $20.75 for 15–19 years, and $21.00 for 20 or more years.

Requirements

• Forklift certification.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
• Ability to stand for up to an 8-hour shift and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work in wet, cold, dusty, and hot environments and around raw-animal odors, noise above 85 decibels, CO2, and moving production.
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and roll and push buggies weighing approximately 1,000 pounds.

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, including wearing required PPE.

What This Job Offers

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