Fork Lift Operator - Shakopee, MN

Batory Foods Inc; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Batory Foods Inc is seeking a Forklift Operator responsible for operating powered industrial trucks to manage inventory in their warehouse. The ideal candidate will have experience with forklifts and demonstrate strong teamwork and safety commitment. Join a company that values relationships and strives for excellence.

Benefits

14 paid holidays

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Profit-Sharing program

Tuition reimbursement program

Well-being program

Term Life Insurance Plan

Standard Disability Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a warehouse environment.
• Stand-up Forklift experience or current Forklift Certification required.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to move and locate materials.
• Prepare pallets of product for shipping including stacking and labeling.
• Verify product and quantities to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Team player

Adaptability

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacy—whether it’s related to the employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow, together.

Benefits:

14 paid holidays with a end of year holiday refresh break

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Profit-Sharing program

Tuition reimbursement program

Be Positively Excellent well-being program

Term Life Insurance Plan

Standard Disability Plan

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Job Description:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating powered industrial trucks to move, locate, stack, and count materials. The role ensures products are handled safely, efficiently, and accurately, maintaining the smooth flow of inventory in the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Candidates must be experienced and certified on a forklift and able to fulfill the following requirements:
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  Receive and unload inbound shipments of warehoused food products using a stand-up forklift.
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  Sort, stage, and place products in the appropriate storage areas.
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  Efficiently and accurately pick products and stage in the appropriate areas.
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  Prepare completed pallets of product for shipping, to include stacking, packaging/repackaging, shrink wrapping and labeling, and move product to assigned location.
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  Accurately load outbound containers shipments to meet customer demands.
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  Verify product, lot numbers and quantities of orders to ensure accuracy.
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  Report damages or discrepancies to supervision.
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  Perform assembly of palletized products per customer requirements.
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  Have basic knowledge or experience in software applications, WMS, YMS.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a warehouse environment.
• Stand-up Forklift experience or current Forklift Certification required.
• Slip Sheet Operator Certification preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness and ability to learn and operate RF equipment.
• Flexible and available to work overtime as needed.
• Adaptable to changes in processes, priorities, and workload.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Capable of lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Physical ability to walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
• Committed to working safely and participating in daily safety practices.
• Able to follow instructions and established procedures to perform job functions.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently to complete tasks.
  

Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.