Forklift Operator Trainee - 3rd shift

Lactalis LAG • Buffalo, NY

6d • $28 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed. Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. In the US, we 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 sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building 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 make an impact. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Forklift Operator trainee based in Buffalo, New York. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Summary : Operate a fork truck in a safe and responsible manner. Performs functions directly related to a manufacturing facility. Perform shipping and receiving functions as well as computer transactions daily. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications: Experienced forklift operation knowledge, perishable and dry goods warehouse experience preferred. Documents safety checks on tow motor prior to use. Ensures accurate documentation of all inbound paperwork. Completes activity movement sheets daily. Rotates stock in a FIFO format. Selects the proper product for production needs. Maintains a clean work environment daily. Maintains and operates the RF terminals daily. Performs monthly physical inventories as designated by the corporate staff, and performs cycle counts with the department manager. Works closely with the production and packaging departments. Maintains open communication between fellow workers. Strong communication abilities, written and verbal. Knowledge of computer software, inventory control, cycle counts, and FIFO systems formats preferred. AS400 Prism knowledge a plus. Requirements From your EXPERTISE to ours: Key responsibilities for this position include: Qualifications : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. From your STORY to ours: Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Requirements

• Experienced forklift operation knowledge, perishable and dry goods warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Fork truck experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of computer software, inventory control, cycle counts, and FIFO systems formats preferred.
• AS400 Prism knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a fork truck in a safe and responsible manner.
• Performs functions directly related to a manufacturing facility.
• Perform shipping and receiving functions as well as computer transactions daily.
• Documents safety checks on tow motor prior to use.
• Ensures accurate documentation of all inbound paperwork.
• Completes activity movement sheets daily.
• Rotates stock in a FIFO format.
• Selects the proper product for production needs.
• Maintains a clean work environment daily.
• Maintains and operates the RF terminals daily.
• Performs monthly physical inventories as designated by the corporate staff, and performs cycle counts with the department manager.
• Works closely with the production and packaging departments.
• Maintains open communication between fellow workers.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED