Forklift/Scanner Operator - 1st Shift - Warehouse - Demopolis

Foster Farms • Demopolis, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Forklift/Scanner Operator is responsible for operating the forklift in loading, unloading and moving of product throughout warehouse facility using proper equipment and procedures as well as scanning the product in/out of inventory. This role works closely with the department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members, in order to accomplish accuracy within the processing department and to ensure that our customers receive quality products. This position executes processes that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting Foster Poultry Farms’ mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness.

Requirements

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Decision making ability for the flagging of deviation from procedures.
• Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for their coworkers.
• Must be able to safely operate forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Must be able to pass company Forklift assessments to obtain company issued Forklift license.
• Must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift for transportation of product and materials.
• Makes minor adjustments to the forklift or notifies supervisor if forklift is not working properly.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment properly.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Must work in safe manner.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• All personnel employed or associated with Foster Poultry Farms are responsible for the quality and food safety of company products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED