Deep Reach Operator

Responsibilities

• Properly inspect forklift being operated to ensure it is in optimum operating condition.
• Safely operate a High Reach Forklift under OSHA and Case Farms guidelines.
• Extend forks as high as 402”-33.5’ in the air to place pallets of product.
• Remove pallets from production floor and carefully place in the correct bay in freezer for future shipment.
• Notify supervisor, lead, or maintenance of any issues with the forklift or malfunction.
• Check and ensure the forklift is in optimum condition at the end of shift.
• Follow safety policies and procedures based on required training and ensure fellow coworkers maintain a safe working environment to prevent accidents.
• May be required to lift totes and heavy products.
• May be required to scan pallets and products.
• Adhere to all safety requirements including PPE (Personal Proteive Equipment), preventing and reporting unsafe acts/conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management-related matters.
• Maintain a clean, uncluttered, and safe work area.
• Perform additional warehouse or forklift related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Basic math functions and skills.
• Prior forklift experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced plant environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, sit, squat, climb, balance, stretch, walk, reach, twist, bend, grasp, use hands and fingers, handle objects or controls, talk, and hear.
• Agility to negotiate around moving machinery and people.
• May be exposed to temperatures of -10 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
• May handle product ranging from -10 degrees to 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 dB to 110 dB.