Forklift Operator - First Shift

Sanderson Farms, Inc.; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Forklift Operator to set up and operate the debone area, transport finished products, and support production lines. The role requires adherence to PPE and safety policies, as well as ability to work in a fast-paced poultry processing environment.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, cooperation with supervisors and coworkers, and willingness to perform additional duties as assigned. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised and stay motivated.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Set up the debone area with coolant, tubs and transport components.
• Move finished product to scales and the manifest area.
• Move product to be reworked as needed and maintain forklift in a sanitary manner.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Ability to follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certified

Job description

Shift Details & Pay Ranges

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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.

Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer.

By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.