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Forklift Driver

Valley Queen


Job Location:

Milbank, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PositionSummary

This position is primarily responsible for filling bulk lactose totes labeling and transporting dry products to the designated storage area. This position will need to demonstrate proficiency in safely operating a forklift for final preparation and transfer of 25kg products (lactose or WPC80) to the designated storage area by forklift pallets.

Forklift Driver &Lactose Packaging
About the Role

Join our production team and help prepare high-quality dairy products for customers around the world! In this role youll fill and label bulk lactose totes shrink-wrap and stage 25kg bags and safely move products to storage using a forklift. If you enjoy hands-on work and want to be part of a team that values safety and quality this job is for you.

What Youll Do
  • Fill and label lactose totes according to customer specifications.
  • Sample and test lactose for water activity and temperature.
  • Monitor metal detectors and magnets for foreign materials.
  • Safely operate a forklift to move and stage finished products.
  • Shrink-wrap label and transport 25kg bags from the palletizer to the warehouse.
  • Keep work areas clean and organized.
  • Complete paperwork and maintain accurate records.
  • Handle chemicals safely while wearing proper protective gear.
  • Follow all food safety and quality standards including GMPs.
  • Operate and monitor food safety controls.
What Were Looking For
  • Education: High school diploma or GED required.
  • Certification: Must maintain forklift certification.
  • Preferred Experience:
    • 2 years in manufacturing (food production experience is a plus)
    • Basic computer skills
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Work Environment
  • Food production setting with exposure to chemicals temperature changes and loud noise.
  • Physical activity includes standing walking and lifting (up to 50 lbs occasionally).

Minimum Age: 18
Travel: None required





Required Experience:

IC


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Valley Queen Cheese located in Milbank, South Dakota is proud to be an integral part of national and global partnerships while still calling our same small town “home”.

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