Forklift Operator, WBPA

About the role

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment, and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments specializing in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer.

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
• Other duties assigned

Requirements

• One plus year prior warehouse/stocking/forklift experience
• 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

Knowledge and Skill 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

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to cold storage, refrigerated areas, and varying temperature conditions
• Constant exposure to cleaning and sanitation chemicals, including chlorine and similar substances
• Exposure to product odors and fumes associated with fresh produce, including onions, peppers, and other vegetables
• Regular operation of forklifts, powered industrial trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Moderate noise levels from warehouse equipment, forklifts, and production activities
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting while operating forklifts and other powered equipment
• Frequent use of hands for grasping, handling, and manipulating materials and equipment controls
• Frequent use of feet for repetitive motion while operating forklifts and powered equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing between 5 and 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching during product handling and warehouse activities
• Frequent walking and standing throughout warehouse and production areas
• Occasional reaching above shoulder level to access materials or storage locations
• Occasional repetitive hand movements while handling products, packaging materials, and tools
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity and depth perception to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment
• Must be able to safely maneuver equipment and work around moving machinery and pedestrian traffic

Company Benefits/Perks

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