Forklift Operator, WBPA
About The Position
Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- One plus year prior warehouse/stocking/forklift experience
- Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Forklift certification is required
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members
- Frequent sitting while operating forklifts and other powered equipment.
- Frequent use of hands for grasping, handling, and manipulating materials and equipment controls.
- Frequent use of feet for repetitive motion while operating forklifts and powered equipment.
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing between 5 and 50 pounds.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching during product handling and warehouse activities.
- Frequent walking and standing throughout warehouse and production areas.
- Occasional reaching above shoulder level to access materials or storage locations.
- Occasional repetitive hand movements while handling products, packaging materials, and tools.
- Must possess sufficient visual acuity and depth perception to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Must be able to safely maneuver equipment and work around moving machinery and pedestrian traffic.
Responsibilities
- Supply production lines with raw product and other needed production material
- Removal of finished product
- Clean up
- Removal of trash
- Responsible for keeping production lines with needed product and material
- Follows safety policies and procedures including safe power equipment operations
- Follows all company policies
- Works overtime as required
- Other duties assigned
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
