Forklift Operator

Case Farms, Inc.; Farmerville (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Farms, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator to move pallets from the production floor and store them in the freezer bays for future shipment. You will inspect equipment, report issues, and operate high-reach forklifts under OSHA guidelines to maintain a safe workplace.

The role requires adherence to safety policies, reliability, and the ability to perform additional warehouse tasks as needed. You must be able to work overtime or weekends when required in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to read and write.
• Strong work ethic, honesty and good character.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and consistent attendance.
• Maintain a positive attitude and good interpersonal interactions.
• Be prompt, punctual and efficient with time.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets from production floor and place in freezer bays for shipment.
• Inspect equipment to ensure optimum operating condition.
• Notify supervisor or lead of forklift or equipment issues.
• Safely operate high-reach forklifts following OSHA and Case Farms guidelines.
• Follow safety policies and keep coworking safe to prevent accidents.
• Other warehouse, inventory, or lift-related tasks may be assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctuality

Tools

Forklift operation

High-reach forklift

Job description

• Removes pallets from the production floor and carefully places them in the correct bay in the freezer for future shipment.
• Properly inspects equipment to ensure they are in optimum operating condition.
• Notifies supervisor and/or lead of any issues with the forklift or malfunction(s).
• Safely operates high-reach forklifts under OSHA and Case Farms guidelines.
• Follows safety policies and procedures based on required training and ensures coworkers maintain a safe working environment to prevent accidents.
• Additional warehouse, inventory, or lift-related tasks not listed may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Maintains a clean, uncluttered, safe work area.
• Maintains a positive attitude and interpersonal interactions.
• Maintains consistent and regular attendance.
• Prompt, punctual, and efficient with time.
• Basic math functions and skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• 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.
• Work in a noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment.
• Will be exposed to temperatures of -10 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
• Will handle product -10 degrees to 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.

Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.

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