Forklift Operator Trainee - Hands-On Training & Growth

Lamb Weston; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Well-being program

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Lamb Weston in American Falls, Idaho, is seeking a Forklift Operator Trainee to support the warehouse and packaging operations. Under supervision, you will move finished product, stage loads, and assist with inventory to keep lines supplied.

The role requires at least 1 year forklift experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work all three shifts. The company emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience required in a forklift operator position
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to work all three shifts: 8am – 4pm, 4pm-12am and 12am – 8am
• Must be able to comply with our Good Manufacturing Practice policies and be able to wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Must be available for both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Ability to follow written policies, programs and SOPs

Responsibilities

• Remove pallets of finished product from the manufacturing areas; verifies case count, item id and bay locations; transfers product into appropriate bay.
• Place finished product into storage on a first in first out rotation basis. If there is more than one partial pallet, re-palletize so that earlier code dates will be shipped first.
• Stage and load orders as required on a Bill of Lading. Prior to loading any trailer or truck, audit for sanitation, infestation or damages; record on a Trailer Inspection Report, report any discrepancies to Warehouse Supervisor.
• Record items, amounts and code dates of items shipped on Bill of Lading. Once order is loaded double check items and amounts loaded to ensure correctness.
• Count inventory whenever necessary.
• Be able to prioritize multiple tasks needed in order to supply process lines with the materials and support needed to run budgeted line flows.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Instructions follow

Shift flexibility

Safety compliance

Job description

Lamb Weston in American Falls, Idaho, is seeking a Forklift Operator Trainee to support the warehouse and packaging operations. Under supervision, you will move finished product, stage loads, and assist with inventory to keep lines supplied.

The role requires at least 1 year forklift experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work all three shifts. The company emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and overtime as needed.