Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Doherty; Jackson (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Temp-to-hire

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is seeking a Forklift Operator in Jackson, MN, offering $19.00 per hour with weekly pay on a first-shift schedule (6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Thursday). This temporary or temp-to-hire role supports an agriculture company with farm and warehouse operations.

The job requires handling general plant tasks, field support, and forklift duties, along with adherence to safety and quality standards. Apply to join a family-owned company with long-standing local service.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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

• 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

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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

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