Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for operating fork lift equipment, setting up debone area, and transporting finished product.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Set up the debone area with coolant, tubs and transport combos.
• Transport finished product to the scales and to the manifest area.
• Maintain forklift in a sanitary manner and replace battery when needed.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, coworkers.
• Perform all tasks assigned by members of management.
• Follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relative poultry industry experience.
• Basic math functions and skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRMENTS

• Fork lift certified.

Safety Requirements

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to safety requirements.
• Wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Frequent 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).
• Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.