Pallet Jack Operator - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms•Alabama - Union Springs Plant, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pallet Jack Operator is primarily responsible for transporting product with an electric pallet jack. The role may involve carrying different loads and assisting in other areas as needed. Employees must use and maintain personal protective equipment and comply with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations. Certification is required before operating driving equipment. The position involves frequent standing and walking throughout the facility, handling and inspecting products and boxes, and working in wet, cold, hot, dusty, and noisy environments. The operator may also work around hanging or moving equipment and raw animal odors. The posted schedule is 7:33 AM to 4:25 PM, with schedule flexibility and availability to work any time required.

Requirements

Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
Ability to comprehend some English.
Ability to count and understand numbers.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally with employees across multiple areas.
Excellent verbal communication skills; ability to ask questions and obtain information when needed.
Flexibility and willingness to work in various functions and at any time.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours.
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and walk for extended periods, frequently covering one to several miles per day.
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. The posting also states frequent lifting up to 40 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 70 lbs.
Ability to push and roll buggies weighing approximately 1,000 lbs.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl frequently.
Good visual skills, including the ability to see and distinguish colors.
Ability to use both hands and fingers to inspect products and handle boxes.
Ability to work around loud equipment and wear ear protection, and around hanging and moving equipment while wearing a bump cap.
Ability to work in heat, wet and dusty environments, cold environments, and around raw animal odors.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of pallet jack operation is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Transport product from one location to another using an electric pallet jack.
Check specified product labels to verify the contents of boxes.
Assist others and work in other areas as needed.
Obtain certification before using driving equipment.
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment.
Comply with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.