Forklift Operator

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Weston (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Foods, Inc. in Weston, Oregon is seeking a Forklift Operator to efficiently pick orders, move product, and handle loading/unloading for shipping and receiving. You will complete required paperwork and ensure accurate inventory control using SAP and RF scanning.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred), 0–1 year forklift experience (preferred), and a valid forklift certification with a safe driving record. On-site training for certification is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• 0-1 year forklift experience, preferred.
• Forklift Certification required—Willing to obtain certification through on-site training.
• Must maintain a safe driving record and a current forklift certification.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Attention to detail, strong customer service skills and basic math skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude; strong work ethic; safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Select, prepare, and load product for outbound shipment per customer specs; complete paperwork.
• Avoid delays by staging orders and pulling inventory ahead of shipments.
• Know distribution center layout to place pallets for loading and labeling.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
• Receive inbound inventory into SAP and use SAP for storage location.
• Use RF scanning equipment and paperwork to ensure inventory accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Safety mindset

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

RF scanning

Pallet labeling

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 are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there's a seat at the table for you.

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.
• Positive attitude
• 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.

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