AM Forklift Operator - Production, Stuart

About the role

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. The Forklift Operator will supply various production areas with new product, remove finished product and perform general clean up.

Responsibilities

• Supply production lines with raw product and other needed production material
• Remove finished product
• Clean up
• Remove 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

Requirements

• 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

Special working conditions

• Frequent sitting, using hands for firm grasping and use of feet for repetitive motion in operation of power equipment
• Frequently lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds
• Occasionally to frequently walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, and reaching above shoulder level
• Occasionally repetitive hand motion and use of cutting utensils such as knives, peelers
• Constant exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc
• Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers, etc
• Works overtime as required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)