Forklift Operator - Direct Hire - Full Benefits

Forklift Operators: 2nd/3rd Shift - Direct Hire! - Full Benefits

Direct Hire | Up to $23/hour | Full-Time

We are seeking a dependable and skilled Forklift Operator to support daily distribution operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring products are moved safely, efficiently, and accurately to meet customer and vendor requirements.

If you enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced distribution environment and take pride in accuracy and safety, this is a great long-term opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Operate sit-down forklifts to move products throughout the distribution area
• Load and unload materials accurately according to customer and vendor orders
• Handle various container configurations, including railcars, shipping containers, and trailers
• Source and pull inventory for shipment using inventory tracking systems
• Complete all required paperwork clearly, accurately, and on time

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience operating a forklift
• Familiarity with inventory systems and order picking processes
• Ability to safely operate sit-down forklifts

Why Work Here?

We offer a strong benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and financial well-being:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $250 employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related training
• Paid holidays without using PTO
• Wellness program with rewards
• Fitness club reimbursement and discounts on fitness tracking devices
• Paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Benefits eligibility after 60 days
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days

This is a Permanent position based out of Northfield, MN.

The pay range for this position is $44000.00 - $47800.00/yr.

Health, Dental and Vision benefits packages available for review. $250 referral bonus Tuition reimbursement for relevant schooling/training to the field For the Holiday Schedule all days listed are paid without needing to use any PTO. The plant shutdown varies each year based on when the holidays fall but it is always Christmas Eve through New Year's Day is our shutdown time. President's Day this year was our floating holiday so that is not always the same. For the medical premiums the cost does drop for the following year if they do the biometric screen in October at our on-site wellness fair. That information is listed on page 13 in the benefit guide. There is a wellness program that employees can earn anywhere from $75-$150 based on how many points they earn throughout the year and is paid out to them early January of the following year. Fitness Club reimbursement program that after 8 visits in one calendar month we reimburse $20 to help with gym membership fees and we provide a discount on fitness tracking devices (fitbit) the company will pay up to $30 on your first purchase of a fitbit whether the purchase is made through the client or if the employee purchases one on their own. Client offers company paid life insurance, long term and short term disability, and 401K plans that Faribault Foods, Inc. matches %50 of employee contributions up to %6.

This is a fully onsite position in Northfield, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.