Forklift Operator

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Inc. is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator at our Weston, Oregon facility. You will pick orders, move product, load and unload containers, and complete shipping and receiving paperwork while maintaining safety and efficiency.

You will use SAP for inventory and logistics tasks, operate RF scanning equipment, and support accurate warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment. A positive safety mindset and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 0-1 year forklift experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required or willingness to obtain certification on-site.
• Must maintain a safe driving record and current forklift certification.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately select, prepare, and load product for outbound shipment per customer specifications, and complete the necessary paperwork.
• Avoid delays by pulling inventory and staging orders prior to outbound transportation (e.g., 2 days for Warehouse, 4 hours for Freezer).
• Be familiar with Distribution Center Operations and layout to place pallets for loading and labeling.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Unload and inspect inbound inventory, receive product into SAP, and use SAP to locate storage locations.
• Use RF scanning equipment and paperwork to ensure inventory accuracy and stock locations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Safety mindset

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

RF scanning equipment

Job description

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Become One Of Our Valued Forklift Operators:

Here at Lakeside Foods, our forklift operators are responsible for picking orders, moving product,loading, and unloading containers and rail cars and completing shippingand receiving paperwork. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift to avoid damage to other trucks, personnel, equipment, product and eliminate unnecessary wear and tear to the forklift.

What You’ll Do:

• Accurately select, prepare, and load product for outbound shipment per customer specifications, create/complete the necessary paperwork. Check materials against vendor invoices, bill of lading, customerordersand similar papers.
• Takeinitiativeto avoid production or shipping delays by pulling inventory & having orders staged for pick-up prior to arrival of outbound transportation. (I.e.2 days prior to shipment for Warehouse, 4 hours prior to shipment for Freezer.)
• Must be familiar with Distribution Center Operations and layout to be able to place pallets for proper loading and labeling.
• Complete necessary paperwork inan accurateandtimelymanner.
• Unload and inspect inbound inventory & materials, receive product into SAP, use SAP to determineappropriate locationfor storage.
• Must be able to use RF scanning equipment, paperwork, andcomputerto ensure accuracy of inventory & location of stock in storage area.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• 0-1yearspreviousforklift experience, preferred.
• Forklift Certificationrequired-Willing to obtain certification through on-site training.
• Required tomaintaina safe driving record anda currentforklift certification.
• Basic computer skillsrequired.
• Must have attention to detail, excellent customer serviceskillsand basic math skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work:

Weston, OR

Located in northeastern Oregon, Weston is a community surrounded by orchards, wheat fields and vineyards set against the beautiful Blue Mountains.

At 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities