Material Handler II; Forklift Shift

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Location:

Lowell, MI

Shift: 223 Rotating Days 5am-5:30pm

Would you like to work for a 100% employee‑owned food manufacturing company with an outstanding reputation as both a community leader and a great place to work? Litehouse Foods is looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Material Handler II to join our team! If you're looking for a career—not just a job—in a company that values ownership, teamwork, and community, this is your opportunity.

About Litehouse Foods Litehouse started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family 60 years ago. Since that time, we have become the leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, manufacturing these delicious products at our four U.S. facilities based in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, food service, deli, member stores, and value‑added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits.

We keep a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate.

• 401(k) + 401(k) Matching
• Dental, Health, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off + Additional Personal Day
• Biweekly pay
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid sick time after 6 months
• Shift Differential
• Rotating 12‑hour shifts
• Career advancement opportunities and recognition programs

• Operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) to move, load, unload, and stack materials
• Pick and stack customer orders and receive vendor shipments accurately and safely
• Maintain precise inventory records using handheld scanners and internal systems
• Ensure proper stacking patterns and pallet configurations to meet quality and safety standards
• Keep work spaces clean and organized through regular housekeeping duties
• Uphold and follow Food Safety and Quality policies at all times
• Work overtime and weekends as required

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred
• Forklift experience preferred (we'll provide certification if needed)
• Comfortable working in a cool, refrigerated environment
• Strong attention to detail, self‑motivation, and ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

We do not offer sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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