Forklift Operator Warehouse Trainee

1010 Lamb Weston, Inc; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

FSAs

Well-being program

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health Savings Accounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lamb Weston, Inc. in American Falls, ID, is seeking a Forklift Operator Warehouse Trainee to support loading, staging, and inventory for packaging lines.

This full-time position involves directing and recording movements of product to maintain steady plant operation and accurate inventories. The role emphasizes hands-on training, adherence to GMP, and the ability to work rotating shifts while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of forklift operator experience.
• 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 available for all shifts: 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am.
• Must comply with GMP policies and wear PPE as required.
• Must be available for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Remove pallets of finished product from manufacturing areas; verify case count, item id and bay locations; transfer product into appropriate bay.
• Place finished product into storage on a first in first out rotation basis; re-palletize to ship earlier code dates.
• Stage and load orders on a Bill of Lading; audit for sanitation, infestation or damages; record on a Trailer Inspection Report; report discrepancies to Warehouse Supervisor.
• Record items, amounts and code dates of items shipped on Bill of Lading; double-check items and amounts loaded for correctness.
• Count inventory whenever necessary.
• Prioritize multiple tasks to supply process lines with materials and support to run budgeted line flows.

Skills

Forklift experience

Lift 50 lbs

Minimal supervision

Follow instructions

Shift flexibility

GMP/PPE compliance

Overtime availability

Policies/SOPs adherence

Job description

Title: Forklift Operator Warehouse Trainee

Location: American Falls, ID

Job Requisition ID: Req-271977

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

You've probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You'll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you'll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar - together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Cold Storage Lead and direction of the Manager, this position supplies the correct product to and from railcars and trucks, directs and records the proper loading of same, supplies and removes bulk product for all packaging lines and bin dumps, checks accepts, warehouses and re-warehouses if necessary, all product packaged or processed during the shift. Receives all inbound shipments of dry supply material, chemicals, etc., records the proper amounts and distributes to proper storage or usage areas to provide accurate inventories and ready availability of production supplies. This position furnishes and delivers to package lines, supplies required per written and verbal packaging instructions to assure continuation of plant operation.

Job Description

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.

Basic & Preferred 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 shifts: 7am - 7 pm, 7 pm - 7 am
• 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 SOP's

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

Anticipated Close Date: 11/14/2026

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $22.37

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer