Forklift Operator/Plant Labor at Wedgworth's Inc.

Moore Haven, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift operation, Heavy lifting, Yard truck driving, Trailer backing, Physical fitness, Respirator usage, Safety compliance, Manual labor, Climbing, Material handling

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Description Wedgworth's Inc has an entry level position open as a production team member at our Moore Haven facility to operate a forklift. This is a physically intensive position that will require someone that can arrive on time, work the entire day, possibly work overtime (or in shifts) including weekends when customer demands call for it. You should have the ability operate a forklift, lift 50 pounds repetitively as well as driving a yard truck and backing various trailers, push and pull 75 pounds. The candidate should be physically able to climb ladders. The work environment is hot, humid, dusty and fast paced. Wedgworth's Inc is a drug -free workplace and EOE. Compensation will be based on experience and education. Wedgworth’s offers a competitive benefits package. You will need to have a good driving record and be able to pass background checks. Wedgworth’s, Inc. is a privately-owned company with both dry and liquid manufacturing facilities in Moore Haven and Lake Placid. We formulate, blend, and deliver our fertilizers to the Agricultural, Nursery, Sod, Turf, and Golf Course Markets in the state of Florida. We also have a crop protection distribution warehouse in Lake Placid. Requirements Are required to be physically fit and able to do heavy lifting work. Heavy lifting is generally described as 50 pounds repetitively being lifted with maximum lifting being up to 100 pounds. They must be able to reach above their head to lift, tighten, clean, carry, paint and grease, etc. The workload requires repetitive neck, hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, leg, knee, ankle, back and abdomen motion. They also have to be able to climb, carry, lift, hold, crawl, bend, reach, twist, stand, walk, sit, drive, pull, push, squat, sweep, squeeze, grip, hold and shovel. The reading, writing, and understanding of the English language is critical to safety of the employee and others around him/her. Must be able to tolerate an un-air-conditioned, hot, dusty, fast paced environment without the fear of heights or ladders. They should be agile, flexible, and limber. They must be able to tolerate heat, cold, and exposure to the elements including dusty environment. They must be able to wear a respirator including but not limited to N95 Mask, half face respirators, and full face respirators. (Please note there is an OSHA defined process of medical questionnaires and fit testing that will be involved.) They must be able to comply with insurance rules for driving as well as complying with state and federal driving compliance rules. Due to the nature of the business, all production and maintenance crew members should be able to report and work any day and any hour.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift and yard truck to assist with production and material handling at the facility. Perform physically intensive labor tasks including lifting, loading, and maintaining the work environment.