Forklift Operator - Packaging B2A

McCain Foods; Burley (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Burley, Idaho, is seeking a Forklift Operator - Packaging B2A to join our Manufacturing team. You will handle inbound inventory, operate forklifts, and stage materials to support production, ensuring accurate FIFO inventory control and safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and basic math and computer skills. McCain offers benefits and a hybrid-friendly culture with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Prior forklift experience in inventory control, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and operational documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and supervisors.
• Ability to perform basic math and problem-solve.
• Proficiency with inventory and tracking systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain McCain forklift operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive, transfer, and store inventory from inbound deliveries to designated storage locations.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to support warehouse and production operations.
• Record material movements using inventory tracking systems.
• Follow FIFO inventory practices to maintain product quality.
• Stage and deliver dry supplies and production materials to departments as requested.
• Conduct inventory counts and verify accuracy.
• Load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Maintain records of inventory transactions and material movement.
• Support safety, quality, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Inventory control

Communication

Mathematics

Computer literacy

Reading & writing

Certification

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

Position Title: Forklift Operator - Packaging B2A

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: Scale 08_UFCW

Requisition ID: 43802

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

McCain Foods is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our Manufacturing team. This role is responsible for ensuring inventory is accurately received, tracked, stored, and supplied to support efficient plant operations. The Forklift Operator transfers materials from inbound deliveries to designated storage locations, maintains inventory accuracy utilizing FIFO principles, and supports Production by staging and delivering dry goods and other materials as needed. This position plays a key role in maintaining inventory integrity, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Receive, transfer, and store inventory from inbound delivery trucks to designated storage locations.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to support warehouse and production operations.
• Utilize inventory tracking systems to accurately record material movements and transactions.
• Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory management practices to maintain product quality and inventory accuracy.
• Stage and deliver dry supplies and production materials to manufacturing departments as requested.
• Conduct inventory counts and verify inventory accuracy within assigned areas.
• Load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility while adhering to safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to inventory transactions and material movement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior forklift experience in an inventory control, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and operational documents.
• Ability to effectively communicate information with employees, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to carry out detailed written and oral instructions using sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret basic charts and graphs.
• Demonstrated computer skills with the ability to learn inventory and tracking systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a McCain-issued forklift operator certification.

About The Team.

The Forklift Operator is part of McCain’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain operations team, working closely with Warehouse, Production, Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Control functions. This role helps ensure materials are available where and when needed, supporting efficient production processes and maintaining inventory accuracy across the facility.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package

Starting at 21.91 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits:

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family:

Manufacturing

Location(s):

US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley

Company:

McCain Foods USA, Inc.