Freezer Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms•Moultrie, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Freezer Forklift Operator for their 1st Shift. This role is primarily responsible for operating forklift equipment, setting up the debone area, and transporting finished product. The operator must always use and maintain personal protective equipment and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is a leading poultry producer with over a century of industry expertise, offering professional development opportunities and the chance to make an impact on a global scale.

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.
Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Stand up to 8 hours.
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.
Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.).
Work around raw, live animal odors.
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 the transportation of combos.
Transporting finished product to the scales and to the 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 additional duties as assigned by management.
Following directions and working in other departments as needed.