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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Swaggerty Sausage Inc. Co. is seeking experienced stand-up forklift operators to work 2nd or 3rd shift in Kodak, TN. Forklift experience is required.
Starting pay is $19.00 an hour (including a $4.00 attendance bonus).
Shift differential for second and third shift is an additional $0.50.
Monday through Friday with an occasional weekend.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
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Complete Forklift Operator Training and renewing every three (3) years
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Pass E-Verify authorization.
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Have good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by the employing agency.
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Must be authorized to work in the United States
COMPETENCIES
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Ability to read labels and numbers
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Ability to operate in high-speed and fast-paced environment.
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Ability to Add, Subtract and Multiply.
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Good Physical Health
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Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
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Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and spoken word.
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Motivation: Ability to inspire oneself & others to reach goals and/or perform to the best of their ability.
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Problem Solving and Analytical skills: Ability to analyze and find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
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Relationship Building: Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
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Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
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Time Management: Ability to utilize available time to organize & complete work within given deadlines.
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Persistence: Ability to complete a task or course of action despite opposition or discouragement.
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Presentation Skills: Ability to effectively present information internally.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Move controls, devices and levers to drive forklifts of industry to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading and storage areas.
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Organizing and securing stored materials.
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Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets.
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Performing routine post and pre-inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.
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Reporting to supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards.
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Consulting, working and coordinating with supervisors, managers, equipment manufacturers, and employees regarding unloading and loading operations.
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Wrapping material loads with a wrapper and making clean the warehouse premises.
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Pick, pull and stage orders as needed.
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Physical Demands
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Stand for long periods of time.
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Repetitive arm movement.
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Must be able to repetitively lift and pull 50 pounds.
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Comprehend instructions and retain information.
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Work Environment
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Fast-paced environment
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Tolerate a temperature of -20 degrees year-round.
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Employee must wear slip-resistant shoes, gloves, bibs, jackets that are rated for freezer, and knife.
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The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Stand for long periods of time.
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Repetitive arm movement.
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Must be able to repetitively lift and pull 50 pounds.
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Comprehend instructions and retain information.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Fast-paced environment
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Tolerate a temperature of -20 degrees year-round.
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Employee must wear slip-resistant shoes, gloves, bibs, jackets that are rated for freezer, and knife.
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The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
TO APPLY:
Please pick up an application at 2827 Swaggerty Road, Kodak TN 37764, and ask for our Human Resources Department.
EEO/AA Information
Swaggerty Sausage Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.
