Forklift/Scanner Operator - 1st Shift - Warehouse - Demopolis

Foster Farms; Demopolis, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Poultry Farms in Demopolis, AL is seeking a Forklift/Scanner Operator for the 1st shift to load, unload and move products within the warehouse using a forklift and scanner to log inventory. The role works closely with supervisors and processing teams to ensure accuracy and quality across operations.

Eligible candidates must be able to stand for long hours, read and write English, have a HS diploma or equivalent, and pass background checks, drug screens, and E-Verify.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass background check, drug screen, and E-verify.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift for loading, unloading and moving product within the warehouse.
• Make minor adjustments to the forklift or notify supervisor if forklift is not working properly.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, ensuring compliance with company standards and USDA requirements.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Scanner operation

English literacy

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Forklift/Scanner Operator - 1st Shift - Warehouse - Demopolis

Job Category : Plant Operations

Requisition Number : FORKL006092

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $15.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Demopolis, AL 36732, USA

Description

Foster Poultry Farms has been serving families since 1939.At FosterPoultryFarms, our mission iscreatinggreat food andservinggreat moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.Foster Poultry Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Poultry Farms Team.

Position Summary

Forklift/ScannerOperatoris responsible foroperatingthe forklift in loading,unloadingand moving of product throughout warehouse facility using proper equipment and proceduresas well as scanning the product in/out of inventory.This role works closely with the department supervisors, other department leads,and processing team members,in order toaccomplishaccuracy within the processing department and to ensure that our customers receive quality products.Thispositionexecutesprocessesthat ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting FosterPoultryFarms’ mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness.

Essential Functions

• Safelyoperateforklift for transportationofproductand materials.
• Makes minor adjustments to the forklift or notifies supervisor ifforkliftis not working properly.
• Helpmaintainand improve qualityand food safety, to ensurecompliancewith company qualitystandardsand USDA regulatory requirements.
• Must work insafemanner.
• Other duties, as assigned.

All personnel employed or associated with Foster Poultry Farmsare responsible forthe quality and food safety of company products. The food safety and quality policies are summarized and communicated in a company handbook and at training sessions. Each new hire isprovideda handbook and attends a food safety training session before beginning work. All employees attend a refresher training session at least onceperyear. Records aremaintainedreflecting the distribution of employee handbooks and attendance at the training sessions.

Physical Requirements

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to stand forup to 10 hourson a wet concrete floor
• Must be able to withstand a cold (40-48degree) environment.
• Must be able to withstand a hot (80+ degree) environment.
• Must be able tosafelylift upto50lbs.
• Must be able to work in afast pacework environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must be able tosubmitand pass a criminal background check, drug screen, andE-verify.
• Must be able to read and writeEnglish.
• Musthave basic math skills.
• Musthave reliable transportation.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Decision making ability for the flagging of deviation from procedures.
• Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits fortheircoworkers.
• Must be able to safelyoperateforklift and/or pallet jack.
• Must be able to passcompany Forklift assessments to obtain company issued Forkliftlicense.
• Must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Foster Poultry FarmsACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operatewith speed and agility.

Why JoinFoster Poultry Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

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