Forklift Operator (Swings)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Forklift Operator is responsible for operating the forklift in loading, unloading and moving of product throughout warehouse facility using proper equipment and procedures. This role works closely with the department supervisors, other department leads and processing team members, in order to accomplish accuracy within the processing department and to ensure that our customers receive quality products.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate forklift for transportation of product and materials.
• As needed, makes minor adjustments to the forklift or notifies supervisor if forklift is not working properly.
• Don proper personal protective equipment.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Must work in safe manner.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment and cothing.
• Must possess a license to drive a forklift.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must follow company attendance policies and procedures.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.