Warehouse Forklift Operator at Lactalis American Group Inc

Nampa, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stand-up forklift operation, Inventory management, Warehouse safety, Computer transactions, Material handling, Math skills, Written communication, Verbal communication, Organizational skills, Task prioritization, Food safety compliance, Quality procedures

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator based in Nampa, ID. Requirements The Warehouse Forklift Operator (Driver) supports production by supplying ingredients and packaging materials to all departments and moving finished goods to the Distribution Center using a stand-up forklift. This role also includes loading and unloading trailers and, at times, moving product manually. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to ensure inventory accuracy and safe operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: · Operate a stand-up forklift to move ingredients, packaging, and finished goods safely and efficiently · Supply production departments with materials to meet daily production demands · Load and unload trailers at the dock · Accurately complete required documentation and communicate inventory movements · Perform basic computer transactions related to inventory and production support · Manually move, stack, or handle product as needed · Follow all food safety, safety, and quality procedures · Work effectively in a high-stress, time-sensitive environment From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education · High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) is preferred. Experience · 6 months to 1 year of stand-up forklift experience preferred · Prior warehouse, manufacturing, or food industry experience preferred Specialized Knowledge · Familiarity with Heritage / AS400 or similar inventory systems preferred · Basic computer skills and strong math skills · Understanding of warehouse safety practices Skills / Abilities · Ability to read and write clearly for documentation and inventory tracking · Strong verbal communication and organizational skills · Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing production needs · Dependable attendance and strong safety awareness Physical Requirements · Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and move objects up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation · Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 12 hours per shift · Ability to perform occasional bending, reaching, twisting, stacking, and manual handling of product · Ability to work weekends and flexible shifts based on operational needs · Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, which may include: o Hot or cold temperatures o High noise levels o Dust, moisture, or wet conditions At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Responsibilities

The Warehouse Forklift Operator supports production by supplying ingredients and packaging materials to departments and moving finished goods to the distribution center. Responsibilities include operating a stand-up forklift, loading and unloading trailers, and maintaining accurate inventory documentation.