Forklift Driver Seasonal 2026 (July-November)

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.

Become One Of Our Valued Warehouse Team Members:

Here at Lakeside Foods, our Warehouse team is the backbone of our packaging and shipping operations. The Forklift Operator is a respected team member. If you are a creative, positive, self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail, we want to talk with you.

Pay Range

• $17.77-$18.77

Benefits:

• 401(k) option (self-contribution).

Additional

• A strong commitment to your safety & quality products.
• Various bonus opportunities.
• Scholarship opportunities for your qualifying children.
• Employee assistance program.
• Potential full-time employment opportunities
• Stable Work environment with a growing company
• Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
• Positive work environment with a family spirit

 What You’ll Do:

• Take full pallets from palletizing machines and place in designated warehouse row as assigned and instructed by Lead or Supervisor.
• Pull empty can pallets from warehouse storage and place on depalletizing machines.
• Scan pallets, cans, warehouse row cards and depalletizer machine cards when transferring from one area to another.
• Verify all pallet transfers on forklift computer.
• Supply pallets & divider sheets to palletizing as needed.
• Remove diver sheets & can pallets from empty can depal.
• Assist Leads & Supervisors in other forklift related duties as needed.
• Safely perform all job duties as required and adhere to all company safety rules and policies.

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO OWATONNA

Located one hour south of Minneapolis, Owatonna is rich in history.   From Historic Downtown shops, restaurants, and outdoor concerts, to over 700 acres of parklands and walkways, there is something for everyone in Owatonna

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