Farm Forklift Driver
On-siteFredericksburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to transport feed, supplies, eggs, and packaging materials across poultry houses, warehouses, and shipping locations. Load, unload, and move products while conducting pre-operational inspections and reporting maintenance concerns. Assist with egg handling, litter removal, and general farm labor during flock placements, cleanouts, and bird transfers. Maintain inventory accuracy through material movement recording and cycle counts. Adhere to safety policies, animal welfare guidelines, and biosecurity procedures, including cleaning and sanitizing equipment. Maintain clean, organized work areas and communicate operational needs with supervisors and team members. Full-time role requiring weekends, holidays, and overtime; valid driver's license and forklift certification required.
Required Qualifications
- Previous forklift operating experience
- Ability to obtain forklift certification
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to work weekends
- Ability to work holidays
- Ability to work overtime
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces for extended periods
- Ability to work in dusty environments and around poultry houses
- Ability to tolerate varying temperatures, humidity levels, and outdoor weather conditions
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Commitment to biosecurity and animal welfare
- Reliability and attendance
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and communication
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvement mindset
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working in poultry, agriculture, food production, or warehouse operations
- Knowledge of farm biosecurity requirements and safe animal production practices
- Experience with egg handling, feed delivery, or agricultural inventory management
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