Seasonal Forklift Driver (Mid - June - Mid October)

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Plainview, New York (TX, MN, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company that values growth and innovation as a Forklift Driver. In this role, you'll be responsible for efficiently transferring products within the warehouse, ensuring safety and quality at every step. With a commitment to work-life balance and a supportive environment, this position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including overtime opportunities and a 401(k) option. If you're ready to contribute to a culture of collaboration and respect, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Low-cost migrant housing

Competitive wages with overtime pay

Various bonus opportunities

401(k) option

Scholarship opportunities

Employee assistance program

Safety suggestion programs

Migrant Schooling for Children

Travel Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Willingness to learn basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Transfer pallets of product to designated warehouse locations.
• Scan pallets and verify locations using forklift computers.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Scanning and Verification

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Lakeside Foods

Lakeside Foods is a family-owned company dedicated to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives. We foster a culture of growth and innovation, valuing collaboration, transparency, and new ideas. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes work-life balance. There’s a seat at the table for you.

Position: Forklift Driver

As a forklift driver, you will be responsible for transferring pallets of product from palletizing to designated warehouse locations and pulling empty can pallets from warehouse storage to place on empty can depalletizers. This involves scanning pallets, cans, and warehouse row cards, and verifying warehouse locations on forklift computers. Knowledge of computers or willingness to learn is required.

Pay Range

$14.80 - $16.80 per hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits for Seasonal Employees

• Strong commitment to safety & quality products
• Low-cost migrant housing
• Competitive wages with overtime pay
• Various bonus opportunities
• 401(k) option (self-contribution)
• Scholarship opportunities for qualifying children
• Employee assistance program
• Safety suggestion programs

Additional Benefits at Plainview Locations

• Migrant Schooling for Children
• Travel Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lakeside Foods welcomes people of all backgrounds and ideas. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, recruiting, hiring, and promoting based on qualifications and merit, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.