Forklift Operator (1st Shift Label Line)

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 Forklift Operators:

Here at Lakeside Foods, our Forklift Operator team is a very important part of our warehouse operation, ensuring our entire product arrives to the customer with quality and care. Forklift Operator team members are respected team members, performing the day-to-day operations of material handling. If you are a driven and organized individual with a can-do attitude, we want to talk with you. 

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Schedules to maintain work/life balance
• Excellent market-leading medical insurance, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days of employment
• Retirement plan with company match of 50% up to 6% of pay
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• Varied tasks from day-to day
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
• Positive work environment with family spirit

 What You’ll Do:

• Forklift Operator
  • Accurately pick and feed label line with products.
  • Put away finished labeled product.
  • Notify manager immediately if any unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions are discovered.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Use a computer, calculator, and any other necessary equipment.
  • Maintain work area and lift truck in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Lift truck license is preferred.
  • May perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
  • Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.

 What You’ll Bring:

• Prior Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO OWATONNA

Located one hour south of Minneapolis, Owatonna is rich in history.   From Historic Downtown shops, restaurants, and outdoor concerts, to over 700 acres of parklands and walkways, there is something for everyone in Owatonna.

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. 

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