Production Forklift Operator - SAP, Inventory & Shipping

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement match

Safety footwear reimbursement

Paid training

Safe work environment

Work-life balance

Family atmosphere

Job summary

Lakeside Foods, Inc is seeking a Production Forklift Operator Team Member in Manitowoc. You will drive a forklift across production rooms, feed lines, and shipping areas while maintaining inventory accuracy and following safety protocols.

The role supports a fast-paced packaging center with strong teamwork and focus on quality. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of forklift experience, basic computer skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Forklift experience of 1–3 years is preferred.
• Experience backing up trailers safely.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Attention to detail, excellent customer service, and basic math skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in Production Rooms.
• Work in feeding, take-away, shipping and/or receiving areas.
• Maintain inventory, stock lines, and paperwork.
• Create location stickers and move goods to storage locations.
• Receive inbound inventory, use SAP for storage locations.
• Select, prepare, and load products for outbound shipment per specs.
• Use RF scanning and paperwork to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Perform cycle counts when needed.
• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment safely.
• Adhere to Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

RF scanning equipment

Job description

Lakeside Foods, Inc is seeking a Production Forklift Operator Team Member in Manitowoc. You will drive a forklift across production rooms, feed lines, and shipping areas while maintaining inventory accuracy and following safety protocols.

The role supports a fast-paced packaging center with strong teamwork and focus on quality. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of forklift experience, basic computer skills, and attention to detail.