Receiving Forklift Operator

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Weston (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Onsite training

Advancement opportunities

Safety glasses reimbursement

Safety shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Lakeside Foods, Inc in Weston, Oregon is seeking a Receiving Forklift Operator to handle unloading, storage, and movement of dry goods within our warehouse. You will play a vital role in ensuring materials reach production lines safely and on schedule, while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of forklift experience, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years forklift experience and/or training preferred.
• Safety mindset and strong work ethic required.
• Positive attitude and a proactive approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift for receiving and warehousing of dry goods.
• Unload inbound inventory and materials and locate/deliver to production lines safely.
• Maintain accurate inventory and support shuttle transport between locations.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety mindset

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
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid onsite training

What You'll Bring:

• 1 to 2 years forklift experience and/or training preferred
• Positive attitude
• 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