What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hi Reach Forklift Operator-1st Shift position at Case Farms?
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.
- Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), preventing and reporting unsafe acts/conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management-related matters.
- Maintains a clean, uncluttered, and safe work area.
- Additional warehouse, inventory, or lift-related tasks may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to read and write legibly.
- Basic math functions and skills.
- Prior forklift experience required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly.
- 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).
- 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 / Affirmative 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.
