Forklift Operator

Job Listing ID:

4492364

Job Title:

Forklift Operator Application Deadline:

08/12/2026

Job Location:

Weston

Date Posted:

05/18/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

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 operators are responsible for picking orders, moving product, loading, and unloading containers and rail cars and completing shipping and receiving paperwork. 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 Do:

Accurately select, prepare, and load product for outbound shipment per customer specifications, create/complete the necessary paperwork. Check materials against vendor invoices, bill of lading, customer order sand similar papers. Take initiative to avoid production or shipping delays by pulling inventory & having orders staged for pick-up prior to arrival of outbound transportation. (I.e.2 days prior to shipment for Warehouse, 4 hours prior to shipment for Freezer.) Must be familiar with Distribution Center Operations and layout to be able to place pallets for proper loading and labeling. Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Unload and inspect inbound inventory & materials, receive product into SAP, use SAP to determine appropriate location for storage. Must be able to use RF scanning equipment, paperwork, and computer to ensure accuracy of inventory & location of stock in storage area.

What You'll Bring:

High school diploma or GED, preferred. 0-1yearspreviousforklift experience, preferred. Forklift Certification required-Willing to obtain certification through on-site training. Required to maintain a safe driving record and a current forklift certification. Basic computer skills required. Must have attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and basic math skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Positive attitude Strong work ethic Safety mindset

Where You'll Work:

Weston, OR Located in northeastern Oregon, Weston is a community surrounded by orchards, wheat fields and vineyards set against the beautiful Blue Mountains. 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 An Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V Job Classification:

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Depending on Experience Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A