Saputo Inc.
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Warehouse Forklift Operator, Dairy Manufacturing

Onsite · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

You own forklift operations in a top 3 US dairy facility, moving finished product and loading customer orders. This role keeps production flowing at scale, with responsibility for safe, accurate handling of pallets and inventory. You join a global team that values safety and quality, backed by brands like Stella and Frigo Cheese. This position offers a direct path to a stable career in food manufacturing, where your attention to detail protects product integrity. You will operate Crown and Toyota forklifts, using RF scanners to track every move.

What You'll Do8

  • 1Operate Crown and Toyota forklifts to put away finished pallets and load trailers.
  • 2Scan product with RF scanners to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
  • 3Follow all GMP and HACCP protocols, reporting any food safety issues immediately.
  • 4Build pallets manually as needed to meet shipment schedules.
  • 5Complete paperwork and charts legibly and on time.
  • 6Maintain a clean work area, reporting maintenance issues through CMMS.
  • 7Verify product and code dates against orders before shipping.
  • 8Communicate production issues to supervisors to minimize downtime.

Requirements7

  • 1High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 21+ years forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
  • 3Experience in food manufacturing or dairy operations preferred.
  • 4Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and safety protocols.
  • 5Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • 6Basic math skills for counting and tallying production.
  • 7Comfortable using RF scanners and CMMS for reporting.

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota

Required Skills

forklift operationrf scannersgmphaccpcmms
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