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Forklift Operator Trainee - 2nd or 3rd shift

2/21/2026

The primary duties involve safely operating a fork truck to perform shipping, receiving, and manufacturing-related functions within the facility, including daily computer transactions. Essential tasks also include documenting safety checks, managing paperwork accurately, rotating stock using FIFO, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Salary

26.76 - 27.51 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Lactalis American Group is a U.S. subsidiary of the world’s largest dairy company. With over 1,500 employees and four manufacturing facilities in Idaho, Wisconsin and New York State, we produce a wide assortment of cheeses including mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, brie, camembert, feta, gourmet spreads, shreds and snack products under the Président® and Galbani® brands. We also distribute UHT milk under the Parmalat® brand. At Lactalis American Group, we understand the power of food to connect people, unite cultures and enrich daily life. We are passionate about making great dairy products, and honored to know families everywhere have been welcoming our products into their homes for decades.

About the Role

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours:

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a

Forklift Operator Trainee based in Buffalo, New York.

Summary: Operate a fork truck in a safe and responsible manner. Performs functions directly related to a manufacturing facility. Perform shipping and receiving functions as well as computer transactions daily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Experienced forklift operation knowledge, perishable and dry goods warehouse experience preferred.

2. Documents safety checks on tow motor prior to use.

3. Ensures accurate documentation of all inbound paperwork.

4. Completes activity movement sheets daily.

5. Rotates stock in a FIFO format.

6. Selects the proper product for production needs.

7. Maintains a clean work environment daily.

8. Maintains and operates the RF terminals daily.

9. Performs monthly physical inventories as designated by the corporate staff, and performs cycle counts with the department manager.

10. Works closely with the production and packaging departments.

11. Maintains open communication between fellow workers.

12. Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

13. Knowledge of computer software, inventory control, cycle counts, and FIFO systems formats preferred.

14. AS400 Prism knowledge a plus.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Fork truck experience preferred.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Key Skills

Forklift OperationShippingReceivingComputer TransactionsSafety ChecksDocumentationStock RotationFIFOInventory ControlCycle CountsCommunicationRF Terminals