Forklift Operator (Nights)

Wayne Farms • Alabama - Albertville Plant, AL

3d • 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, as well as compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal regulations. The operator will also be responsible for moving product for rework and maintaining the forklift in a sanitary manner, including battery replacement.

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 certified.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to safety requirements.
• Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.).
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC).
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• 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 transporting combos.
• Transporting finished product to the scales and 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 tasks assigned by 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