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Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Operator

Natural State Processing

Natural State Processing is a USDA inspected traditional poultry processing company. Our core business is providing high quality custom poultry processing for our customers. We humanely harvest, skillfully cut, and carefully package into retail ready products.

We believe the keys to our success are exceeding customer expectations, being an industry leader in innovation, recruiting and retaining elite talent, and defining a clear path to profitability.

We aim to be a destination workplace for our team members. Our team strives to have a positive perspective always and cooperate as a unified team to create a family atmosphere. We believe in developing relationships, not just transactions, with our customers. We take pride in our product and are committed to continuously improve our service. We believe openness, honesty, and transparency is essential. We are self-driven and embrace changes that take us to the next level.

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

The Forklift Operator’s primary role is to assist with receiving product, maintaining an organized warehouse area, and assisting with preparing products to be shipped. This position requires the use of pallet jacks and daily forklift driving. A successful candidate will be methodical, organized, take pride in their work, and pay close attention to detail. S/he must pay attention to detail to ensure all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warnings signs of problems are not overlooked. Additionally, s/he is never satisfied with the status quo and is a resourceful troubleshooter.

The Forklift Operator reports to the Warehouse Manager. S/he must develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, suppliers, and customers. S/he must be a team player who is reliable and understands their dependability is important for the team’s success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will be required to obtain internal certification for forklift operation

• Follow all safety practices

• Ensure that all quality standards are followed

• Utilize Parity Factory inventory system to receive, organize, store, and ship customer product

• Operate manual pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and upright reach truck

• Stack pallets, wrapping pallets, and assisting with customer load outs

• Unloading Supply trucks

• Attend all staff and department meetings

• Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work carefully in a thorough and orderly manner

• Dependable and reliable – must show up to work and on time as scheduled

• Attention to detail

• Ethical mindset

• Remain calm under pressure

• Communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to safety rules

• A self-starter and proactive tendencies

• A commitment to partnering with leadership to drive a service excellence culture where

every employee is a problem-solver, working together to identify and correct problems

that impact the customer experience

• Ability to make quick and sound decisions

• Professional presentation and attitude

• Strong organizational and follow up skills

• Strong time management skills

• Ability to maintain focus while working individually

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred

• One year of forklift experience preferred

• Knowledge of meat cuts preferred

• Previous use of inventory systems and warehousing preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting

heavy loads of up to 60 pounds, etc.)

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Freezing temperatures. We will supply the coat, insulated overalls, and a pair of heated gloves. Employees are responsible to provide hat and shoes.

• Physical stamina to handle being active working around the plant

If you fit this description and you are interested in challenging yet important and satisfying

work, we invite you to apply for this position.

Location: Clinton, AR

Job Type: Full-time 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday with occasional overtime opportunities.

Compensation: $13.00-14.00 per hour, depending on experience. Opportunity for a pay increase based on performance at 90 day evaluation. We believe in rewarding a job well done. Experience is preferred but not necessary. On the job training is provided.

This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature, and level of

work being performed by the person assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and competencies.

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