Forklift Operator - 1st

Doherty; Jackson (MN); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health coverage options

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Prepaid card payments

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Forklift Operator in Jackson, MN to support a leading agriculture company. This temporary or temp-to-hire role offers reliable hours and weekly pay.

Responsibilities include plant and warehouse duties, seed field support, harvest processes, and conditioning tasks. HS diploma required; agriculture-focused associate degree preferred; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in agriculture preferred.
• 1+ years of related or on-the-job experience.
• Valid driver’s license required (CDL may be needed later).
• Knowledge of agriculture and field operations preferred.
• Familiarity with field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general plant and field operations.
• Support seed field activities, including planting, maintenance, and harvesting.
• Carry out harvest processes (sorting, drying, shelling, preparation).
• Assist with conditioning tasks (sizing, bagging, palletizing, gravity operations).
• Follow quality and safety standards (ISO work instructions and quality plans).
• Perform warehouse operations, including forklift use and sample collection.
• Complete general maintenance and repair tasks.
• Help coordinate field operations and support workflow/scheduling activities.
• Work overtime or weekends during peak seasons.

Skills

1+ years experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Familiar with field equipment

Knowledge of agriculture

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (agriculture-focused) preferred

Tools

CDL may be needed later

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Jackson, MN

Compensation: $19.00 per hour - paid weekly

Schedule: 1st Shift | 6:00am-2:30pm | Monday-Thursday

Job Type: Temporary or Temp-to-hire

About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Forklift Operators for a leading agriculture company located in Jackson, MN. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and want reliable hours with weekly pay, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!

What You'll Do as the Forklift Operator:

• Perform general plant and field operations
• Support seed field activities, including planting, maintenance, and harvesting
• Carry out harvest processes (sorting, drying, shelling, preparation)
• Assist with conditioning tasks (sizing, bagging, palletizing, gravity operations)
• Follow quality and safety standards (ISO work instructions and quality plans)
• Perform warehouse operations, including forklift use and sample collection
• Complete general maintenance and repair tasks
• Help coordinate field operations and support workflow/scheduling activities
• Work overtime or weekends during peak seasons

What You Need to Bring to the Forklift Operator Role:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree (agriculture-focused) preferred
• 1+ years of related or on-the-job experience
• Valid driver’s license required (CDL may be needed later)
• Knowledge of agriculture and plant operations preferred
• Familiarity with field equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform repetitive tasks with or without reasonable accommodations
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Ability to stand, sit, climb, and work at heights for extended periods
• Flexibility to work across fields, plant, and warehouse environments

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions

Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

• Enjoy weekly pay
• Access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans)
• Temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable.
• Health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans)
• Weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE

For questions or additional details about the Forklift Operator roles, please contact our Jackson jobs office directly at [phone].

Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE.

Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.