Forklift Driver Seasonal 2026 (July-November)
$36,962–$39,042 year
On-siteOwatonna, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Take full pallets from palletizing machines and place them in designated warehouse rows as instructed. Pull empty can pallets from storage and load them onto depalletizing machines. Scan pallets, warehouse row cards, and machine cards during transfers, then verify all pallet transfers on the forklift computer. Supply divider sheets and pallets to palletizing stations as needed, and remove sheets and pallets from empty can depalletizers. Assist leads and supervisors with other forklift-related duties while adhering to all safety rules and policies. This seasonal role runs from July to November at Lakeside Foods in Owatonna, MN, offering a stable work environment with potential full-time opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license
- Forklift certification
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to work weekends
- Ability to work evenings
- Ability to work holidays
- Ability to work overtime
- Ability to work seasonal hours
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment
- Ability to work outdoors
- Ability to work indoors
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work safely
- Ability to work with a forklift
- Ability to work with pallets
- Ability to work with warehouse equipment
- Ability to work with computers
- Ability to work with scanners
- Ability to work with warehouse cards
- Ability to work with depalletizing machines
- Ability to work with palletizing machines
- Ability to work with divider sheets
- Ability to work with can pallets
- Ability to work with empty can depal
- Ability to work with leads
- Ability to work with supervisors
- Ability to work with other forklift related duties
- Ability to work with company safety rules
- Ability to work with company policies
- Ability to work with a growing company
- Ability to work with a stable work environment
- Ability to work with a family spirit
- Ability to work with a positive work environment
- Ability to work with an employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
- Ability to work with a strong commitment to your safety & quality products
- Ability to work with various bonus opportunities
- Ability to work with scholarship opportunities for your qualifying children
- Ability to work with an employee assistance program
- Ability to work with potential full-time employment opportunities
- Ability to work with a wholesome food culture
- Ability to work with a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment
- Ability to work with a culture that is strongest together
- Ability to work with a culture that values collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth
- Ability to work with a culture that is committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Ability to work with a culture that has a seat at the table for you
- Ability to work with a warehouse team that is the backbone of our packaging and shipping operations
- Ability to work with a forklift operator that is a respected team member
- Ability to work with a creative, positive, self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with a seasonal role from July to November
- Ability to work with a pay range of $17.77-$18.77
- Ability to work with a 401(k) option (self-contribution)
- Ability to work with a location one hour south of Minneapolis in Owatonna
- Ability to work with a location rich in history
- Ability to work with a location with Historic Downtown shops, restaurants, and outdoor concerts
- Ability to work with a location with over 700 acres of parklands and walkways
- Ability to work with a location that has something for everyone
- Ability to work with a company that welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace
- Ability to work with a company that is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
- Ability to work with a company that recruits, hires and promotes employees based on qualifications and merit
- Ability to work with a company that does not regard race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status
- Ability to work with a company that participates in E-Verify
- Ability to work with a company that is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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