Forklift Operator Seasonal (June - November)

Forklift Operator Seasonal (June - November)

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. Lakeside Foods is looking for Seasonal Forklift Operators from June through November 15 (estimated timeframe).

Plant Job Tasks include:

• Basic functional operation of plant machinery, such as operating On/Off, Speed of Control, Monitoring Machine Progress, and Keeping Machine Capacity filled, etc.
• Basic & proficient functional operation of Forklifts, for those qualified and certified to perform this specific operation, including the transport, stacking & unstacking.
• Basic comprehension of operational data functions, taking various measurements, making basic calculations and the accurate documentation of such data.
• Utilize, Apply, & Store supplies and materials as needed for operational functions.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation of plant equipment.
• Assist Lead persons with directing other seasonal employees in completing assigned job tasks as needed.
• Ability to follow direction given by Lead persons, Supervisors and Management.
• Ability to work at a proficient pace, be self-directed and maintain specific job assignments throughout entire shift.
• Follow all company regulations and policies as directed in Employee Orientation & Job Training, and complete all job tasks with Employee Safety as #1 priority at all times. Report any Employee Safety, Food Safety and Production hazards or concerns immediately to Leadsperson, Supervisor or Management.

Warehouse Job Tasks include:

• Basic & proficient functional operation of Forklifts in Warehouse, to transport supplies, materials and product. This includes stacking and unstacking of these materials.
• Assist Full time Warehouse employees with various job duties as needed, such as loading & unloading trucks, picking orders and preparing them for loading, which includes operating a stretch wrapper to wrap pallets of product.
• Basic comprehension of operational data functions, and the accurate documentation of such data.
• Ability to follow direction given by Lead persons, Supervisors and Management.
• Ability to work at a proficient pace, be self-directed and maintain specific job assignments throughout entire shift.
• Follow all company regulations and policies as directed in Employee Orientation & Job Training, and complete all job tasks with Employee Safety as #1 priority at all times. Report any Employee Safety, Food Safety and Production hazards or concerns immediately to Leadsperson, Supervisor or Management.

As a seasonal employee at Lakeside, we offer the following benefits: A strong commitment to your safety & quality products Low-cost migrant housing Competitive wages with overtime pay Various bonus opportunities 401(k) option (self-contribution) Scholarship opportunities for your qualifying children Employee assistance program Safety suggestion programs Additional Benefits at the New Richmond locations include: Assistance with travel arrangements Mobile medical services 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. M/F/D/V