Forklift Operator – Agriculture (1st Shift, Weekly Pay)

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

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.