Shipping Associate

Primarily responsible for operating forklift equipment, setting up the debone area, and transporting finished product. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Setting up the debone area with coolant, tubs and the transportation of combos.
• Transporting finished product to the scales and to the manifest area.
• Moving product to be reworked.
• Maintaining forklift in a sanitary manner and replacing battery when needed.
• Working cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers.
• Doing all tasks assigned by members of management.
• Following directions and working in other departments as needed.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

• Working unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Working nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relative poultry industry experience.
• Basic math functions and skills.

• Fork lift certified.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to safety requirements.
• Wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• PPE required but subject to change:
  Hairnet, smock, earplugs.

• Stand up to 8 hours.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.).
• Work around raw, live animal odors. Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC).
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift.
• Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.