Are you an experienced Forklift Operator looking for a stable opportunity with room to grow? Join a leading cold storage distribution team in Eagan where your skills will help keep products moving safely and efficiently. This is a temp to hire opportunity offering competitive pay, a supportive team environment, and the chance to build a long term career with a growing company.
 
Schedules & Pay
 
1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Pay: $20.50/hour
 
2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM
Pay: $22.00/hour
 
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Forklift Operator, you will play a key role in the movement, storage, and shipment of food products throughout the warehouse. This position requires experience operating a stand up reach truck and working in a fast paced distribution environment.
 

• Operating stand up reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, and RF scanners
  

• Loading and unloading freight safely and accurately
  

• Moving products throughout the warehouse and placing inventory in designated storage locations
  

• Building pallets and preparing customer orders for shipment
  

• Inspecting freight for accuracy and damage
  

• Labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking products as needed
  

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  

• Assisting with inventory counts, equipment maintenance tasks, and other warehouse duties

 
Cold Storage Environment
This facility is a cold storage warehouse with multiple temperature zones. New employees are encouraged to dress in layers until they determine what is most comfortable for them. Team members work in various areas throughout the shift, including:
 

• Main cooler: 33°F to 40°F
  

• Ambient freezer: 0°F to -7°F (where employees spend most of their time)
  

• Deep freezer area: -40°F

 
The company provides cold weather protective equipment, including:

• Coats
  

• Gaiters
  

• Caps
  

• Gloves
  

• Freezer suits

 
What We’re Looking For

• At least 6 months of stand up reach truck experience
  

• Previous forklift or warehouse experience
  

• High school diploma or GED preferred
  

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  

• Reliable attendance and a team first attitude
  

• Ability to work in cold temperature environments
  

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift
  

• Ability to work at heights up to 30 feet when necessary
  

• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds as required by the role
  

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
  

• Steel toe or composite toe shoes are required

 
What happens next
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
 
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply today!
 

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