Field Worker: Forklift Operator

Job description

Field Workers: Forklift Operator to perform the following duties in conjunction and incidental to the farming operations, near and adjacent to the farm:  

Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items. Transporting materials to different locations within the facility. Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency by identifying damages and shortages. Securing loads to the machine before transportation. Operating and managing technical equipment. Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment. Picking and wrapping orders for shipment. Must always maintain audit-ready sanitation standards in the work environment in all areas of the warehouse. Identifying workplace safety hazards. Adhering to safety management standards. Adhering to production schedules. Ensure that all Food Safety policies are followed. Ensure that all Safety procedures are followed to reduce the risk of any type of injury to either the employee or others. Reports all safety problems, incidents and injuries to foreperson immediately. Comply with all Company policies.

Special Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications:

1 month of cooler forklift experience. Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing.