Forklift Operator Trainee - 2nd shift

Lactalis USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA is seeking a dedicated forklift operator for our Buffalo, NY facility. This full-time role handles shipping/receiving, daily ERP transactions, and safety checks to support production operations.

You will rotate stock using FIFO, keep a clean and organized workspace, and collaborate with production and packaging teams. A high school diploma is required and forklift experience is preferred; AS400 Prism knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience is preferred.
• Safe operation and adherence to warehouse safety guidelines.
• Experience with inventory control and cycle counts is a plus.
• Familiarity with RF terminals and standard warehouse software is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift truck safely and efficiently in a manufacturing/warehouse setting.
• Perform shipping and receiving activities and daily ERP transactions as part of inventory movement.
• Rotate stock using FIFO methods and maintain accurate inbound/outbound documentation.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety checks

Inventory control

RF terminals

Cycle counts

FIFO systems

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

AS400 Prism knowledge

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

Summary:

Operate a fork truck in a safe and responsible manner. Performs functions directly related to a manufacturing facility. Perform shipping and receiving functions as well as computer transactions daily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1. Experienced forklift operation knowledge, perishable and dry goods warehouse experience preferred.
• 2. Documents safety checks on tow motor prior to use.
• 3. Ensures accurate documentation of all inbound paperwork.
• 4. Completes activity movement sheets daily.
• 5. Rotates stock in a FIFO format.
• 6. Selects the proper product for production needs.
• 7. Maintains a clean work environment daily.
• 8. Maintains and operates the RF terminals daily.
• 9. Performs monthly physical inventories as designated by the corporate staff, and performs cycle counts with the department manager.
• 10. Works closely with the production and packaging departments.
• 11. Maintains open communication between fellow workers.
• 12. Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
• 13. Knowledge of computer software, inventory control, cycle counts, and FIFO systems formats preferred.
• 14. AS400 Prism knowledge a plus.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• * High School Diploma/GED.
• * Fork truck experience preferred.

Salary Description

$26.763 - $27.99