Forklift Operator - Warehouse & Food Safety

Saputo Inc.; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive benefits

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a forklift operator to support our Minnesota production and distribution operations. You will handle forklift duties for loading, unloading, and palletizing finished goods, while maintaining accurate inventory documentation and adherence to safety and GMP standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and teamwork to ensure timely, accurate shipments. Previous forklift experience is valued; food operations knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous forklift and manufacturing experience helpful; food operations experience a plus.
• Knowledge of GMPs and general safety rules is a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions; perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to put away finished pallets or load customer orders on trailers.
• Operate forklift to store finished goods into racking.
• Document/scan product for inventory purposes.
• Ensure correct product and codes are supplied to customers; attention to detail.
• Build pallets for shipment or storage as needed.
• Report production deviations and equipment downtime to supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

GMP knowledge

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saputo Inc. is seeking a forklift operator to support our Minnesota production and distribution operations. You will handle forklift duties for loading, unloading, and palletizing finished goods, while maintaining accurate inventory documentation and adherence to safety and GMP standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and teamwork to ensure timely, accurate shipments. Previous forklift experience is valued; food operations knowledge is a plus.