About this role
Shift: 1st (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay: $19.55
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Primarily responsible for operating fork lift equipment, setting up debone area, and transporting finished product. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Responsible for setting up the debone area with coolant, tubs and the transportation of combos.
- Responsible for transporting finished product to the scales and to the manifest area.
- Responsible for moving product to be reworked.
- Required to maintain forklift in sanitary manner and replace battery when needed.
- Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers
- Do all tasks assigned by members of management
- Must be able to follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
- Must be able to 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
- Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- PPE required but subject to change: Hairnet, smock, earplugs
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.
- Frequently 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)
- Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift
- Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production
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.
Other facts
About Wayne Farms
Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 26,000 people and over 2,000 farm partners, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of SANDERSON FARMS® COVINGTON FARMS®, NAKED TRUTH®, BUFFALOOS®, FLY’N SAUCERS®, CRISPY FLIERS®, PLATINUM HARVEST®, CHEF’S CRAFT®, WAYNE FARMS®, and WAYNE-SANDERSON FARMS®. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is proud to be the “Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).”
For more information, visit WayneSandersonFarms.com or follow Wayne-Sanderson Farms on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.
What you'll do
- The Forklift Operator is primarily responsible for operating forklift equipment, setting up the debone area, and transporting finished products. Additional tasks include maintaining the forklift and working cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
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