1st shift - Forklift Operator

Wayne Farms • Decatur, AL

6d

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 position includes on-the-job training, with benefits available on Day 1.

The work involves standing for up to an eight-hour shift, lifting up to 60 pounds, and working in wet, dusty, cold, and sometimes hot environments. Employees may encounter raw and live-animal odors, noise exceeding 85 decibels, CO2, and moving production. Physical activities include frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and rolling or pushing buggies weighing approximately 1,000 pounds.

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 wet and dusty environments, in cold conditions of approximately 45°F (4°C), and with exposure to heat from incubators at 99.5°F.
• Ability to work around raw and live-animal odors, 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 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.

Benefits

• Benefits available on Day 1
• On-the-job training

What This Job Offers

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