Logistics, Forklift Operator

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisory Staff, the Logistics Technician (Tech) performs standard work including LOTO, safety programs, monthly training, operating all warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jack, dock locks, pallet conveyor systems, scanners, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, etc.), loading/unloading trucks and rail cars, handling/storing finished goods pallets into racking system, cycle counts, inventories as needed, forklift training and certification, housekeeping, maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, training, and continuous skills development.

The position ensures warehouse efficiency, cleanliness, and compliance with hygienic zoning protocols.

• Be a role model on following company policies and procedures.
• Must have a good understanding of warehouse operations and daily tasks as assigned.
• Technical knowledge of equipment ownership – operate and maintain at base condition.
• Participates in root cause analysis exercises and activities, aware of tools available for root cause analysis identification.
• Supports all other warehouse tasks as assigned.
• Help maintain inventory records by making sure transfers and changes are recorded accurately.
• Can do PM tasks as assigned.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Complete skills validations within required training timeframe.
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places items on racks according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code.
• Confronts wrong behaviors against standard requirement of SOPs, GMP and safety practices to improve team performance.
• Verifies accurate product placement during receiving process with the use of an Inbound Receiving Note.
• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.
• Executes appropriate inventory tasks.
• Drives forklift to transport stored items from warehouse to plant and from warehouse to truck or railcar.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide break relief for other Technicians as assigned.
• Effective communication in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds with team lifting.
• Demonstrated skills in manufacturing processes, including operating, maintaining, and cleaning automated equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records and data.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Operating essential material handling equipment at the site (e.g., clamp truck, forklift, hand trucks).

• Use basic hand and power tools.
• Lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders, and platforms; twist, turn and bend.
• Enter confined spaces.
• Stand on concrete floors for an extended period.
• Work any day of the week, including weekends. Technicians work 12‑hour shifts; may need to rotate and work overtime as necessary.

• Health Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• Well‑being programs including company wide events and a wellness incentive program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Financial Wellness – 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, financial planning services, employee stock purchase program, Health Savings Accounts, life and accident insurance.
• Family‑Friendly Employee events.
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services.

12/25/2025

Pay Rate or Range: $23.09 per hour.

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.