Receiving Forklift Operator

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription safety glasses & safety  

Safety shoe reimbursement

Paid onsite training

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Inc. in Weston, Oregon is seeking a Receiving Forklift Operator to manage forklift operations for receiving and warehousing of dry goods, unload inbound inventory, and deliver materials to production lines safely and on time.

The role requires a safety-minded, hardworking individual with forklift experience; on-site training is provided. Lakeside Foods emphasizes a healthy work-life balance and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years forklift experience and/or training preferred.
• Strong work ethic.
• Safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift for receiving and warehousing of dry goods.
• Unload inbound inventory and materials to production lines.
• Maintain inventory and drive shuttle truck between locations.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety mindset

Strong work ethic

Job description

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 Receiving Warehouse Team Members:

Here at Lakeside Foods, our Receiving team is a valued part of our supply operations, ensuring that all materials are accurately accounted for and stored properly.

The Receiving Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift for receiving and warehousing of dry goods, unloading inbound inventory and materials, locating and delivering materials to appropriate production lines safely and on time, maintaining inventory and driving the shuttle truck between locations. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift to avoid damage to other trucks, personnel, equipment, product, and eliminate unnecessary wear and tear to the forklift.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive wages
• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Schedules to maintain work/life balance
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Paid onsite training

What You’ll Bring:

• 1 to 2 years forklift experience and/or training preferred
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO WESTON

Located in the heart of Oregon’s agricultural region, Weston offers a close-knit community and scenic surroundings. Whether you’re enjoying the outdoors or contributing to a legacy of quality food production, Weston is a place where hard work and clean living go hand in hand.

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