Forklift Operator - 12hr Graveyard - $23.96/hr at Lamb Weston in Boardman, Oregon

Job Description:

Title: Forklift Operator - 12hr Graveyard - $23.96/hr

Location: Boardman, OR



About Lamb Weston



We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.


We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.


We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!


Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.



Job Description Summary



Receives instructions from the warehouse lead and utilizes the knowledge of plant and warehouse operating procedures to expeditiously and effectively carry out assignments driving a powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift and clamps to lift, stack, tier or move products, equipment, or materials. Must efficiently maintain supplies to production as well as transfer packaged product to cold storage areas.



Job Description



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Maintain safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
  
  


• Know safety rules and regulations for lift truck operation.
  
  


• Inspect the lift truck prior to operation and reports any deficiency.
  
  


• Move levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
  
  


• Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area.
  
  


• Unload and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
  
  


• Understand information is on the manifest tickets and how this information applies to their responsibilities.
  
  


• Understand the procedure for "First In First Out" procedures
  
  


• Load and unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device as needed.
  
  


• Maintain bulk repacks.
  
  


• Report all equipment failures and mechanical problems to appropriate personnel.
  
  


• Complete forms in accurate, timely and legible manner and can identify cases, labels, cuts, colors, catalog numbers, day codes and acceptable case conditions.
  
  


• Know procedures for battery changes.
  
  

Basic & Preferred Qualifications



To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

• 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
  
  

Industry-Competitive 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.


Job Requisition ID: Req-255426

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 08/31/2024

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $23.96



Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law Apply Now