What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Forklift/Switcher Truck Driver 1st Shift position at OPC Arbre Farms?
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Job Title: Yard Forklift Operator 2 1st Shift Seasonal
Position Reports To: Yard Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly
The roots of our heritage offer us complete focus; from farming through the entire process. We are committed to innovation, quality and customer service. The OPC Family of companies is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices throughout our farming operation, giving us the ability to give our customers “Seed to Fork” varieties of quality potato products, other vegetables and fruits.
Position Purpose Summary: A Forklift Operator 2 unloads incoming loads of vegetables, and loads them into the outdoor hoppers.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Job Title: Yard Forklift Operator 2 1st Shift Seasonal
Position Reports To: Yard Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly
- This a seasonal position. June- Dec
- Hours 7:00 am – 4:00 pm 7 days a week with 2 days off. Days off vary
The roots of our heritage offer us complete focus; from farming through the entire process. We are committed to innovation, quality and customer service. The OPC Family of companies is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices throughout our farming operation, giving us the ability to give our customers “Seed to Fork” varieties of quality potato products, other vegetables and fruits.
Position Purpose Summary: A Forklift Operator 2 unloads incoming loads of vegetables, and loads them into the outdoor hoppers.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
- Serve the needs of customers and all stakeholders
- Adhere to all Food Safety and GMP Policies
- Unloading incoming loads of raw products onto designated storage space
- Loading raw products into the outdoor hoppers
- Work with scalehouse to ensure proper products are stored and loaded
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Broad knowledge and experience in forklift/loader operations
- Above average skills in attendance
- Excellent skills in safety
- General knowledge of yard operations
- Ability to drive/back-up a switcher truck
- Years of experience: 1-6 months
- Specialized training in forklift operations and safety; forklift license
- Other: ability to push raw product piles with loader
- While performing the duties of this positon, the employee must be able to Sit,stand,use hands and fingers, bend, walk, push/pull
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to variable tempatures of both heat and cold; exposure to wet and snow.