Pallet Jack Operator
Founded in 2018, SoulShine Farms has quickly grown to be a local further-processing poultry industry leader. Our work revolves around our values, our people, and our dedication to quality.
SoulShine Farms is seeking reliable, safety-minded individuals to join our production team as Pallet Jack Operators at our plant in Gainesville, Georgia. This is an hourly position, and you will be paid weekly for time worked.
In this role, you will safely operate electric and/or hand-operated pallet jacks to move poultry products and supplies throughout the plant. This position is key to good production flow and inventory movement and must follow all safety guidelines and established quality and sanitation standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Safely operate electric and/or manual pallet jacks to move poultry products and materials throughout the facility.
- Inspect pallet jacks and equipment before use and immediately report any mechanical issues or safety concerns.
- Transport raw chicken meat, finished products, and packaging supplies to designated production and storage areas.
- Load, unload, stack, and position pallets as directed.
- Maintain continuous product flow to support production schedules.
- Follow all food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation procedures.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
- Work in a cold, damp production room while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Pay
SoulShine Farms offers starting pay of $15 per hour.
Work Environment and Job Functions
This job is performed in a cold, damp room while standing for an 8-hour shift. The work involves physically operating equipment. Additional requirements include:
- Standing and walking for up to 8 hours per shift.
- Operating electric and/or manual pallet jacks.
- Working with raw poultry in a refrigerated production environment.
- Wearing required PPE, such as boots, smocks, and other protective equipment.
- Performing repetitive hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder movements.
Schedule
- 1st and 2nd shift roles are available Monday through Friday.
- 8-hour shifts are available, and some overtime may be required during the workweek.
- Occasional Saturday work may be required.
- Meal and rest breaks are provided in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
Required Qualifications
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SoulShine Farms is unable to provide employment sponsorship for this position.
- Ability to understand and follow safety, food-safety, production, and supervisor instructions in English and/or Spanish.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Experience operating a pallet jack.
- Weekly Paychecks
- Six (6) Paid Holidays
- Earned Vacation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with a portion of the premiums paid by SoulShine Farms
SoulShine Farms offers steady work, skill-building training, and performance-based pay opportunities for motivated team members who are committed to safety, quality, and productivity.
SoulShine Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Application Process
Interested parties are invited to submit a resume using this online portal. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis until the job opening is filled.
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You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of your application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed by SoulShine Farms whenever the misrepresentation or material omission is discovered.