Forklift Operator, Warehouse Beans (1st Shift)

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lakeside Foods is hiring a Forklift Operator for the Warehouse Beans team on the 1st shift in Owatonna, MN. This role focuses on safe material handling and accurate movement of labeled products to ensure on-time delivery to customers.

We value a strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to read and follow instructions. Training is provided, and safety is a top priority; join a team that cares about people and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior forklift experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Safety mindset and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and feed label line with products.
• Put away finished labeled product.
• Notify manager immediately if any unsafe conditions are discovered.
• Maintain work area and lift truck in a clean and orderly manner.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
• Adhere to Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift experience

English literacy

Safety mindset

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Forklift Operator, Warehouse Beans (1st Shift)

Department: Warehouse

Location:
Owatonna, MN, US, 55060

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Become One of Our Valued Forklift Operators:

Here at Lakeside Foods, our Forklift Operator team is a very important part of our warehouse operation, ensuring our entire product arrives to the customer with quality and care. Forklift Operator team members are respected team members, performing the day-to-day operations of material handling. If you are a driven and organized individual with a can-do attitude, we want to talk with you.

What You’ll Get:

Pay Range

• 24.25 Per Hour
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit Sharing

Additional

• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Schedules to maintain work/life balance
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Paid onsite training
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
• Positive work environment with family spirit

What You’ll Do:

• Accurately pick and feed label line with products.
• Put away finished labeled product.
• Notify manager immediately if any unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions are discovered.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Use a computer, calculator, and any other necessary equipment.
• Maintain work area and lift truck in a clean and orderly manner.
• Lift truck license is preferred.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
• Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.

What You’ll Bring:

• Prior Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO OWATONNA

Located one hour south of Minneapolis, Owatonna is rich in history. From Historic Downtown shops, restaurants, and outdoor concerts, to over 700 acres of parklands and walkways, there is something for everyone in Owatonna.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities