Forklift Operator

J.D. Irving; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Health and Dental Benefits package

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

J.D. Irving is seeking a dedicated individual in Jamestown to operate forklifts and manage inventory in compliance with safety standards. The role involves transporting products, completing paperwork, and ensuring the quality of operations within cold storage environments.

The ideal candidate will have a safety mindset, high attention to detail, and the physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. Full-time positions are offered with a flexible health and dental benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift and handle product effectively.
• Accurate paperwork completion for inventory and shipments.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to transport products.
• Complete paperwork for inventory and shipments.
• Monitor equipment checks and SPC utilization.
• Ensure compliance with load protocols.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Safety mindset

High attention to detail

Physical endurance for cold environments

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

• Flexible Health and Dental Benefits package
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities

Operate forklift transport product to freezer and to load trucks with product. Complete paperwork for inventory and shipments.

Monitor and record information gathered from equipment checks and ensure effective utilization of Statistical Process Control (SPC) on the process line. Effective and accurate use of (JDE) through transfer, scanning, issuing and confirmation of product as it moves throughout inventory.

Respond to Company or Vendor product requirements ensuring a uniform high-quality product.

Follow all load protocols as required by customer, monitor carrier temperature compliance to precool and set point requirements. Ensure product and pallet integrity is maintained and product temperature requirements are met during shipping process.

To maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and also assist other personnel as needed to maintain the same conditions in the shipping area. To keep Supervisor informed of daily issues relating to the efficient operation mechanical systems. To attend and participate in meetings, training and continuing education programs internally or externally as deemed appropriate by management.

Perform daily activities in safe manner as directed by Lead/Manager ensuring all processes all done correctly and accurately

Qualifications

• Safety mindset
• High attention to detail
• Able to work outside in Cold Storage for extended periods of time
• Able to lift 50 lbs

Job Info

• Job Identification 10280
• Job Category Production & Skilled Trades
• Posting Date 06/02/2026, 02:52 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 5855-3RD Street SE, Jamestown, ND, 58401, US