Forklift Operator - First Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Hattiesburg, MS, is seeking a forklift operator to join our debone area team. This role involves setting up the debone area, transporting finished product, and moving items as directed, with occasional Saturdays and Sundays and shift times starting at 6:00 AM.

You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, wear PPE, and follow safety rules. Prior forklift certification and basic math skills are preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up the debone area with coolant, tubs and transportation of combos.
• Transport finished product to scales and manifest area.
• Move product to be reworked.
• Maintain forklift in sanitary manner and replace battery when needed.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night shifts

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift certified

Job description

Shift Details & Pay Ranges = Listed Below

Shift: SHIFT TIMES MAY VARY

Monday through Friday - Shift Time: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

*** OCCASIONAL SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ***

Pay Ranges:

Entry through 4 years of Employment = $20.00

5 years through 9 years of Employment = $20.25

10 years through 14 years of Employment = $20.50

15 years through 19 years of Employment = $20.75

20 plus years of Employment = $21.00

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.