Forklift Operator 1st & 2nd Shift

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Plainview (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages based on experience

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and personal time after

Retirement plan with company match

Safety glasses & shoe reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Paid onsite training

Broken tool replacement program

Job summary

Lakeside Foods, Inc. in Plainview, MN is seeking a Forklift Operator to handle picking, shipping and receiving duties. The role requires operating a forklift safely, maintaining inventory and completing SAP-based paperwork while supporting efficient warehouse workflows.

You will work in feeding, take-away, shipping and/or receiving areas, ensure accurate storage, and participate in site training and safety programs. A valid forklift certification and a strong work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift experience (1–3 years) preferred.
• Must become Lakeside forklift certified.
• Attention to detail and customer service skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in feeding, take-away, shipping and/or receiving areas.
• Maintain inventory, stage product, and complete required paperwork.
• Create location storage stickers and move finished goods for storage.
• Receive product into SAP and determine storage locations.
• Prepare and load product for outbound shipment with accurate paperwork.
• Complete forklift checklist at start of shift and use SAP/RF scanning daily.
• Perform cycle counts when needed and train new staff as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

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.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift for picking orders, moving product, loading and unloading trucks and completing shipping and 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.

Pay Range: $16.50 - $21.66

What You'll Get:

• Competitive wages based on experience and Mechanical placement test
• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Schedules to maintain work/life balance
• Excellent market-leading medical insurance, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days of employment
• Retirement plan with company match
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid onsite training
• Broken tool replacement program

What You'll Do:

• Will work in one or more areas: feeding, take-away, shipping and/or receiving.
• Keep lines fed by locating and delivering stock to appropriate machines safely and on time, maintaining inventory, staging product, and completing the necessary paperwork.
• Create location storage stickers, move finished goods to appropriate location for storage, and bring labels to lines.
• Unload and inspect inbound inventory & materials, receive product into SAP, use SAP to determine appropriate location for storage.
• Accurately select, prepare, and load product for outbound shipment per customer specifications, create/complete the necessary paperwork. Checks materials against vendor invoices, bill of lading, customer orders and similar papers.
• Fill out forklift checklist at the start of each shift.
• Utilize SAP & RF scanning equipment daily to locate inventory, create location stickers, maintain accurate inventory and complete shipping & receiving paperwork.
• Perform cycle counts when needed.
• Able to take initiative to avoid production or shipping delays.
• Must be qualified and licensed to properly operate a forklift, hoist, motorized conveyor and other material handling equipment in a safe manner.
• Must be knowledgeable of mechanical aspects of lift truck to be able to detect mechanical problems and recommend inspection and or repairs.
• Must be familiar with Distribution Center Operations and layout to be able to place pallets for proper loading and labeling.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in designated storage areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Works independently under the general supervision of warehouse manager(s).
• May assist in training new employees

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED, preferred
• Forklift experience (1-3yr), preferred
• Must become Lakeside forklift certified
• Basic computer skills required
• Must have attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and basic math skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Required to maintain a safe driving record and a current forklift certification.
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You'll Work:

WELCOME TO PLAINVIEW

Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds-"big city" jobs, amenities in nearby cities... and the comfort and security of "small town living". If you love the outdoors, you'll love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys. Most are within fifteen minutes to a half-hour from Plainview and offer year-round activities and interpretive centers

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