Forklift / Reach Truck Operators - Day Shift
Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Prince George
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company
heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a
goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we
create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice
customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are
raised for food.SummaryOperates powered industrial trucks to load
and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from
storage areas, machines, loading docks and within facility
locations.Schedule: Monday 6am; Tuesday 530am, Sunday 6am. End
times vary based on productionPrincipal and Essential Duties &
ResponsibilitiesUtilizing production schedules and/or shipping
orders, transports materials or equipment to and from designated
areas in the facility.Moves product packed on pallets or in crates
as required.Checks to make sure loads are secure.May need to stack
empty pallets. Notifies supervisor of any pallets which are not in
the correct locations.Performs daily equipment checks such as
recharging the truck's battery and lubricating equipment.Examines
products to verify conformance to quality standards.May be required
to use RF scanner hand held unit to scan pallets.Maintains a clean
and safety working environment. Performs all duties in a safe
manner following facility guidelines.Minimum EducationHigh School
or equivalent.Experience RequirementsMinimum 6 months PIT operating
experience; Minimum 6 months of consecutive work history with one
employer in the last 12 months. Good math, reading and writing
skills. Basic computer skills may be required. Clean driving record
and a valid state motor vehicle operator's license may be
required.Experience PreferredEnvironmental Factors and Physical
RequirementsWhen in a plant environment: Exposure primarily
consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic
grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to
100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.May
handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed
to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to dust,
feathers and all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing
facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment
required for the job as directed by the Company. Occasional
exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20
ppm. Able to stand for several hours. Work may include lifting (35
to 65 lbs) to heights from 5" to 84", reaching, bending, pushing
boxes on conveyor assembly. May need to have the ability to operate
standup lift for 9 plus hours.Perdue Farms, Inc. 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.
Keywords: Perdue Farms, Harrisonburg , Forklift / Reach Truck Operators - Day Shift, Professions , Prince George, Virginia
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