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Forklift Driver Seasonal 2026 (Jun-Nov)
TEMPORARY•Owatonna•$0k - $0k
About this role
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 Warehouse Team Members:
Here at Lakeside Foods, our Warehouse team is the backbone of our packaging and shipping operations. The Forklift Operator is a respected team member. If you are a creative, positive, self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail, we want to talk with you.
Pay Range
- $17.77-$18.77
Benefits:
- 401(k) option (self-contribution).
Additional
- A strong commitment to your safety & quality products.
- Various bonus opportunities.
- Scholarship opportunities for your qualifying children.
- Employee assistance program.
- Potential full-time employment opportunities
- Stable Work environment with a growing company
- Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
- Positive work environment with a family spirit
What You’ll Do:
- Take full pallets from palletizing machines and place in designated warehouse row as assigned and instructed by Lead or Supervisor.
- Pull empty can pallets from warehouse storage and place on depalletizing machines.
- Scan pallets, cans, warehouse row cards and depalletizer machine cards when transferring from one area to another.
- Verify all pallet transfers on forklift computer.
- Supply pallets & divider sheets to palletizing as needed.
- Remove diver sheets & can pallets from empty can depal.
- Assist Leads & Supervisors in other forklift related duties as needed.
- Safely perform all job duties as required and adhere to all company safety rules and policies.
Where You’ll Work:
WELCOME TO OWATONNA
Located one hour south of Minneapolis, Owatonna is rich in history. From Historic Downtown shops, restaurants, and outdoor concerts, to over 700 acres of parklands and walkways, there is something for everyone in Owatonna
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
What you'll do
- The Forklift Driver is responsible for moving pallets from machines to designated warehouse locations and assisting with various forklift-related duties. Safety and adherence to company policies are emphasized in all job functions.
About Lakeside Foods
Lakeside Foods, Inc. is a premier producer and supplier of high-quality canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen whipped topping and frozen appetizers for the retail, food service, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1887 as a small pea canning company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Lakeside Foods has grown to 13 processing locations in three states, with nearly 1,000 employees year-round and more than 2,000 during seasonal production.
We remain family owned and committed to working with local family farmers to grow our produce. We're focused on providing safe, quality food for our customers. Our processing facilities meet the highest level of food safety certification and are located near our crops, ensuring maximum freshness of our products from farm to table.
What makes Lakeside unique compared to other employers in the industry and in the region?
- We bring a long heritage and a commitment to continued growth.
- We’re driven to work hard and create new products and offerings.
- We’re committed to the communities where we operate.
- We’re down to earth and approachable.
- We treat employees like part of our family.
- We’re friendly and welcoming – to our customers and to our employees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lakeside Foods pay for a Forklift Driver Seasonal 2026 (Jun-Nov)?
Lakeside Foods offers a competitive compensation package for the Forklift Driver Seasonal 2026 (Jun-Nov) role. The salary range is USD 0k - 0k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Forklift Driver Seasonal 2026 (Jun-Nov) do at Lakeside Foods?
As a Forklift Driver Seasonal 2026 (Jun-Nov) at Lakeside Foods, you will: the Forklift Driver is responsible for moving pallets from machines to designated warehouse locations and assisting with various forklift-related duties. Safety and adherence to company policies are emphasized in all job functions..
Is the Forklift Driver Seasonal 2026 (Jun-Nov) position at Lakeside Foods remote?
The Forklift Driver Seasonal 2026 (Jun-Nov) position at Lakeside Foods is based in Owatonna, Minnesota, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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