Forklift Operator (1st & 2nd Shift Label Line)

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Forklift Operators to join their warehouse team in Owatonna. This role is vital to ensuring that products are handled with care and delivered to customers in top condition. Ideal candidates will exhibit a strong work ethic, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively in a positive environment. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off and a 401(k) plan. If you are organized, driven, and ready to be part of a supportive team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) plan with company match

Profit Sharing

Paid onsite training

Safety gear reimbursement

Wellness programs

Stable work environment

Qualifications

• Prior Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and feed label line with products.
• Notify manager immediately if any unsafe conditions are discovered.
• Maintain work area and lift truck in a clean manner.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer

Calculator

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert

Department: Warehouse

Location: Owatonna, MN, US, 55060

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 Operator team is a very important part of our warehouse operation, ensuring our entire product arrives to the customer with quality and care. Forklift Operator team members are respected team members, performing the day-to-day operations of material handling. If you are a driven and organized individual with a can-do attitude, we want to talk with you.

What You’ll Get:

Pay Range

• 23.43 Per Hour
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit Sharing

Additional Benefits:

• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Schedules to maintain work/life balance
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Paid onsite training
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
• Positive work environment with family spirit

What You’ll Do:

• Accurately pick and feed label line with products.
• Put away finished labeled product.
• Notify manager immediately if any unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions are discovered.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Use a computer, calculator, and any other necessary equipment.
• Maintain work area and lift truck in a clean and orderly manner.
• Lift truck license is preferred.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
• Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.

What You’ll Bring:

• Prior Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO OWATONNA

Located one hour south of Minneapolis, Owatonna is rich in history. From Historic Downtown shops, restaurants, and outdoor concerts, to over 700 acres of parklands and walkways, there is something for everyone in Owatonna.

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.