Forklift Operator Trainee

About the role

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, inspiring and bringing people together with foods they love and trust. We serve customers worldwide and are committed to empowering each employee to make a genuine difference.

Job Responsibilities

• Safe transportation of products, with a forklift in high traffic areas.
• Safe transportation of product, with a forklift, in temperatures of -10º F.
• Safe transportation of dry materials for use in production.
• Safely change lift truck batteries and service them.
• Evaluate and inspect forklift equipment.
• Participate in inventory control and cycle counts.
• Maintain accurate records of all product movement performed on a shift.
• Safely load/unload trucks and accurately complete required paperwork.
• Actively participate in all 5-S requirements (cleaning and organization).
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with all warehouse policies and procedures.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Support other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Education/ Certifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Forklift Driver Training Certificate preferred.
• Skills and Experience: 6 months or more of experience operating a forklift preferred. Ability to safely operate a forklift and pass certification. Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team. Basic computer knowledge/experience a plus. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include: Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program Paid Time Off Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance Family-Friendly Employee events Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay and Schedule

Industry-Competitive Benefits. An estimated pay rate for this role is $22.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Education/ Certifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Forklift Driver Training Certificate preferred.
• Skills and Experience: 6 months or more of experience operating a forklift preferred. Ability to safely operate a forklift and pass certification. Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team. Basic computer knowledge/experience a plus. Ability to lift 50 lbs.