Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Case Farms, Inc.; Dudley (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Farms, Inc. is seeking a dependable forklift operator to move pallets from the production floor into freezer bays and support daily warehouse operations in a cold, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, reporting forklift issues, and adhering to OSHA and Case Farms safety guidelines. The role requires flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Prior forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Remove pallets from the production floor and place them in the correct freezer bay for future shipment.
• Inspect equipment to ensure optimum operating condition.
• Notify supervisor or lead of forklift issues or malfunctions.
• Safely operate high-reach forklifts under OSHA and Case Farms guidelines.
• Follow safety policies to maintain a safe working environment for coworkers.
• Additional warehouse, inventory, or lift-related tasks may be assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic math

Reading and writing

Time management

Attendance

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Responsibilities And Tasks

• 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.
• Prior forklift experience.

Physical Requirements

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

• 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.

Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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