Forklift Operator Trainee

Forklift Operator Trainee

Location:

Boardman, OR

This position performs the transport, loading and offloading of materials and other warehouse duties in a timely and safe manner to fulfill the needs of production and our customers. This role is pivotal to maintaining production flow, ensuring we can provide quality products to our customers.

Follows outlined duties as assigned in daily inbound / outbound schedule from warehouse management.

Maintains the principles of first in / first out (FIFO) in the storage and retrieval of materials.

Transports materials and finished goods within production and warehouse facilities.

Coordinates with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to ensure the efficient performance of warehouse and production processes.

Prioritizes multiple tasks to maximize work efficiency.

Sanitation duties as required to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional duties for Forklift Operator II:

Provides direction to other employees, under the supervision of the supervisor to achieve company goals and objectives.

Coordinates and directs all forklift duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education/

Certifications:

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Forklift certification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.

Skills and Experience:

Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred.

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English (both written and oral) (Requirement may vary by location).

Ability to perform basic math functions, required.

Must be able to communicate using plant 2-way radio system.

Applicability of job levels varies by location and is determined by the plant skills matrix.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Required to sit and use hands/fingers to feel objects, tools, or controls.

Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to climb or balance.

Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.

Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.

Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Exposure to manufacturing environments: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, humidity, oils, smells and allergens.

Exposed to temperatures ranging from
-20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation.

Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.

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 company wide 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.

Anticipated Close Date: 08/13/2026

Pay Rate or Range: $25.70

Equal Opportunity Employer

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