Forklift Operator

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Complete Forklift Operator Training and renewing every three (3) years
• Pass E-Verify authorization.
• Have good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by the employing agency.

• Ability to read labels and numbers
• Ability to operate in high speed and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to Add, Subtract and Multiply.
• Good Physical Health
• Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and spoken word.
• Motivation: Ability to inspire oneself & others to reach goals and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Problem Solving and Analytical skills: Ability to analyze and find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building: Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Time Management: Ability to utilize available time to organize & complete work within given deadlines.
• Persistence: Ability to complete a task or course of action despite opposition or discouragement.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to effectively present information internally.

• Move controls, devices and levers to drive forklifts of industry to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading and storage areas.
• Organizing and securing stored materials.
• Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets.
• Performing routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.
• Reporting to supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards.
• Consulting, working and coordinating with supervisors, managers, equipment manufactures, and employees regarding unloading and loading operations.
• Wrapping material loads with a wrapper and making clean the warehouse premises.
• Pick, pull and stage orders as needed.
• Physical Demands
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Repetitive arm movement.
• Must be able to repetitively lift and pull 50 pounds.
• Comprehend instructions and retain information.
• Work Environment
• Fast paced environment
• Tolerate a temperature of -20 degrees year round.
• Employee must wear slip-resistant shoes, gloves, bibs, jackets that are rated for freezer, and knife.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Repetitive arm movement.
• Must be able to repetitively lift and pull 50 pounds.
• Comprehend instructions and retain information.

• Fast paced environment
• Tolerate a temperature of -20 degrees year round.
• Employee must wear slip-resistant shoes, gloves, bibs, jackets that are rated for freezer, and knife.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

NEXT STEPS

Apply Here Online, or Submit Your Resume, or contact Swaggerty HR for more information at 865-933-2625.

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 disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.