Forklift Driver (Seasonal)

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enriching lives through wholesome foods. This role involves operating forklifts to manage pallets in a safe and efficient manner, contributing to a positive work environment. With a commitment to safety and quality, you will play a vital role in our operations while enjoying a supportive culture that values collaboration and innovation. If you're looking for a stable work environment with potential for growth and a family spirit, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) option

Scholarship opportunities

Employee assistance program

Various bonus opportunities

Commitment to safety

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and managing pallets.
• Knowledge of safety rules and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Transfer pallets using forklifts as instructed by supervisors.
• Scan and verify pallet transfers for accuracy.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Pallet Management

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Warehouse Management System

Job description

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We foster a culture of growth and innovation driven by passion, confidence, and commitment. We believe in the strength of collaboration, transparency, and new ideas to enable change and growth. Our inclusive and respectful environment promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there's a seat at the table for you.

Pay Range

• $16.77-$17.52

Benefits:

• 401(k) option (self-contribution).

Additional Perks:

• A strong commitment to your safety & quality products.
• Various bonus opportunities.
• Scholarship opportunities for your qualifying children.
• Employee assistance program.
• Potential full-time employment opportunities.
• Stable work environment with a growing company.
• Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job.
• Positive work environment with a family spirit.

What You'll Do:

• Take full pallets from palletizing machines and place in designated warehouse row as assigned and instructed by Lead or Supervisor.
• Pull empty can pallets from warehouse storage and place on depalletizing machines.
• Scan pallets, cans, warehouse row cards, and depalletizer machine cards when transferring from one area to another.
• Verify all pallet transfers on forklift computer.
• Supply pallets & divider sheets to palletizing as needed.
• Remove diver sheets & can pallets from empty can depal.
• Assist Leads & Supervisors in other forklift-related duties as needed.
• Safely perform all job duties as required and adhere to all company safety rules and policies.

Where You'll Work:

WELCOME TO OWATONNA

Located one hour south of Minneapolis, Owatonna is rich in history. From Historic Downtown shops, restaurants, and outdoor concerts, to over 700 acres of parklands and walkways, there is something for everyone in Owatonna.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

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