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Lamb Weston Holdings lists this Forklift Operator Production Trainee (All Shifts) opportunity in boardman, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Forklift Operator Production TraineeLocation: Boardman, ORReceives instructions from the warehouse lead and utilizes the knowledge of plant and warehouse operating procedures to expeditiously and effectively carry out assignments driving a powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift and clamps to lift, stack, tier or move products, equipment, or materials. Must efficiently maintain supplies to production as well as transfer packaged product to cold storage areas.Job responsibilities include:Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.Knows safety rules and regulations for lift truck operation.Inspects the lift truck prior to operation and reports any deficiency.Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area.Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.Understand information is on the manifest tickets and how this information applies to their responsibilities.Understand the procedure for "First In First Out" proceduresLoads and unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device as needed.Maintains bulk repacks.Reports all equipment failures and mechanical problems to appropriate personnel.Completes forms in accurate, timely and legible manner and can identify cases, labels, cuts, colors, catalog numbers, day codes and acceptable case conditions.Knows procedures for battery changes.Will rotate through all position within Job titleAny other task as directed by Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Lead or Team LeadersLoad Out:Lock out-tag out procedures for dock locks.Knows procedures for unloading and loading Semi-trailers.Keeps the loading dock clearKnows procedures for loading and unloading rail cars.Keeps area cleanStages product to be loadedPrepares PaperworkUse computer to scan tickets for loadsAble to operate the "Push Pull" attachmentOther job functions:Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.Changes batteries on lift truck when required.Basic & Preferred Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED preferred. One-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Need to work with minimal supervision.Forklift certification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.Ability to write routine reports and fill out forms in English.Ability to speak effectively with other employees in the organization in English.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Also must be able to memorize product codes, labels and bulk lot numbers.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold in the freezer and extreme heat in the summer months.The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Qualification Period:Not to exceed 50 shifts worked.Industry-Competitive Benefits:Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, VisionFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement AccountsWell-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive programPaid Time OffFinancial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insuranceFamily-Friendly Employee eventsEmployee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type servicesBenefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.Anticipated Close Date: 08/08/2026Pay Rate or Range: $25.70Equal Opportunity EmployerLamb 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
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boardman, OR, 97818, US
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