Zero Storage Lead (Cold Storage / Forklift Lead)

Lakeside Foods•Weston, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you. What You’ll Get Competitive wages based on experience Opportunities for growth within warehouse and cold storage operations Paid training, including forklift certification A safe, team‑oriented work environment focused on food safety The stability of working for a family‑owned food manufacturing company with over 130 years of success What You’ll Do Coordinate finished goods movement into and out of cold storage and frozen warehouse locations Work closely with the Cold Storage Supervisor to manage shipping, repack, inventory control, and storage locations Lead daily forklift and load‑out operations to support accurate and on‑time shipments Direct forklift operators on proper product placement, retrieval, and stacking in freezer storage Verify shipment accuracy by checking counts, product condition, and load completion Train and guide storage and loading employees on safe material handling and warehouse procedures Inspect storage areas and pallet stacking to ensure warehouse safety and compliance Support and enforce food safety, sanitation, and safety policies Participate in continuous improvement efforts across warehouse and shipping operations What You’ll Bring High school diploma or GED required 5+ years of warehouse, cold storage, shipping, or forklift experience, or equivalent education and experience Proven experience operating forklifts in cold or frozen environments Ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced warehouse or food production setting Ability to read and follow safety rules, work instructions, and shipping documentation Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operators and supervisors Basic math skills, including counts, measurements, and percentages Ability to pass company forklift written and driving certifications Leadership Responsibilities Lead approximately 1–15 employees, including forklift operators and loading personnel Assign daily work, provide hands‑on training, and monitor performance Address operational or employee issues in alignment with company policy Where You’ll Work Cold storage and frozen warehouse environment with exposure to extreme cold Work around forklifts, propane‑powered equipment, and moving machinery Moderate noise levels throughout the warehouse Required use of PPE, including bump cap, hearing protection, and hair net when applicable Strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards Equipment You’ll Use Forklift trucks (including slip‑sheet attachments) Battery chargers and hoists Warehouse cleaning and sanitation equipment Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
5+ years of warehouse, cold storage, shipping, or forklift experience, or equivalent education and experience
Proven experience operating forklifts in cold or frozen environments
Ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced warehouse or food production setting
Ability to read and follow safety rules, work instructions, and shipping documentation
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operators and supervisors
Basic math skills, including counts, measurements, and percentages
Ability to pass company forklift written and driving certifications

Responsibilities

Coordinate finished goods movement into and out of cold storage and frozen warehouse locations
Work closely with the Cold Storage Supervisor to manage shipping, repack, inventory control, and storage locations
Lead daily forklift and load‑out operations to support accurate and on‑time shipments
Direct forklift operators on proper product placement, retrieval, and stacking in freezer storage
Verify shipment accuracy by checking counts, product condition, and load completion
Train and guide storage and loading employees on safe material handling and warehouse procedures
Inspect storage areas and pallet stacking to ensure warehouse safety and compliance
Support and enforce food safety, sanitation, and safety policies
Participate in continuous improvement efforts across warehouse and shipping operations
Lead approximately 1–15 employees, including forklift operators and loading personnel
Assign daily work, provide hands‑on training, and monitor performance
Address operational or employee issues in alignment with company policy

Benefits

Competitive wages based on experience
Opportunities for growth within warehouse and cold storage operations
Paid training, including forklift certification
A safe, team‑oriented work environment focused on food safety
The stability of working for a family‑owned food manufacturing company with over 130 years of success

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