Cold Warehouse Forklift Operator

Green Mountain Creamery; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy industry is seeking a Warehouse I employee to handle picking and staging yogurt products. The role involves operating pallet jacks and forklifts, collaborating with team members, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and possess good communication skills. Join us to grow your career in a supportive environment that values passion and expertise.

Benefits

5% incentive for working Saturday

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating a stand-up forklift preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick cases of yogurt based on customer orders using a pallet jack or forklift.
• Wrap, label, and stage pallets for shipment.
• Maintain a clean working area and ensure food safety.

Skills

Organized

Detail Oriented

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Handheld Scanner

Job description

Description

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani, Président, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi’s, and Stonyfield Organic in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity—and we’re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, don’t let that stop you from applying! We’re eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

As a Warehouse I, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to picking cases of yogurt based on customer order using a pallet jack or forklift. The role includes picking cases of yogurt based on customer order using a pallet jack or forklift. Additionally, the Warehouse I will collaborate with team members in the warehouse, industrial or supply chain teams to align duties with the company's goals and values.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Use of handheld scanners is required.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in a cold environment is required.
• Requires the ability to flex schedule as needed to meet business demands, including nights and/or weekends.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

Schedule:

• 10 hour shifts
• Wed - Sat 5:00am - 3:30pm
• 5% incentive for working Saturday

Requirements

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Accurately pick SKU, quantity of product and best-buy-date (BBD) with handheld scanner at established rate.
• Safely, accurately, and efficiently operate pallet jack and fork-lift.
• Assemble stable pallets according to customer specifications.
• Wrap, label and stage pallets for shipment.
• Move finished pallet to assigned location in the Warehouse.
• Participate with inventory counts.
• Rework and/or handpack product as required to meet customer requirements according to business needs.
• Maintain a clean working area. Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality, as applicable and defined in plant and department procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to audit preparation, inventory preparation, safety programs etc.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Prior experience operating a stand-up forklift preferred
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer and math skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.