Forklift Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Evanston Township (WI, IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing wholesome foods and fostering a collaborative work environment. This role offers the chance to operate forklifts safely while contributing to the loading and unloading of products in a stable and growing company. With competitive wages and a commitment to work-life balance, you will be part of a team that values innovation and inclusivity. Enjoy excellent benefits, including market-leading medical insurance and paid training opportunities. If you have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and personal time

Retirement plan with company match

Paid onsite training

Flexible scheduling

Safety glasses & shoe reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Stable work environment

Off-season schedule

Qualifications

• Six months to 1 year forklift experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the forklift safely to prevent injury.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Fill out forklift checklist with needed information.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Mindset

Positive Attitude

Strong Work Ethic

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.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive wages based on experience and Mechanical placement test


• Off-season schedule: Four 10's Monday - Thursday


• Production season (July - November): Flexible scheduling with OT availability


• 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:

• Hold a valid forklift operator's license.


• Fill out forklift checklist with needed information of condition of forklift.


• Operate the forklift in a safe manner in order to prevent injury and avoid damage.


• Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks


• Sort and store pallets from the line.


• Assist placing product on depal so depal operator can fill line for labeling.

What You'll Bring:

• Six months to 1 year forklift experience and/or training preferred.


• Positive attitude


• Strong work ethic


• Safety mindset

Where You'll Work:

WELCOME TO BELGIUM

Located off of I-43, just 30 miles north of Milwaukee, 8 miles north of Port Washington, and half way between Chicago and Door County, Belgium offers year round activity for visitors. From the Harrington Beach State Park, the Ozaukee Interurban Trail and other opportunities such fishing, boating, running, biking there is something for everyone no matter what time of year!

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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.

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