Material Handler II (Forklift) - 1st

**Join Litehouse as a Material Handler!** **Location:** Sandpoint, Idaho **Starting pay:** $19.97/hr Would you like to work for **a 100% employee-owned** food manufacturing company with an outstanding reputation as both a community leader and a great place to work? **Litehouse Foods** is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented **Material Handler II** to join our team! If you're looking for a career-not just a job-in a company that values ownership, teamwork, and community, this is your opportunity. [**About Litehouse Foods**](https://www.litehousefoods.com/) Litehouse started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family 60 years ago. Since that time, we have become the leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, manufacturing these delicious products at our four U.S. facilities based in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits. We keep a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate. **Great People Deserve Great Benefits!** - 401(k) + 401(k) Matching - Dental, Health, Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off + Additional Personal Day - Biweekly pay - 8 Paid Holidays - Paid sick time after 6 months - Shift Differentials - Career advancement opportunities and recognition programs ### **What You'll Do** - Operate **powered industrial trucks** (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) to move, load, unload, and stack materials - Pick and stack **customer orders** and receive **vendor shipments** accurately and safely - Maintain precise **inventory records** using handheld scanners and internal systems - Ensure proper stacking patterns and pallet configurations to meet **quality and safety standards** - Keep workspaces clean and organized through regular **housekeeping duties** - Uphold and follow **Food Safety and Quality** policies at all times - Work **overtime and weekends** as required ### **What you bring:** - **High school diploma or GED** strongly preferred - **Forklift experience** preferred (we'll provide certification if needed) - Comfortable working in a **cool, refrigerated environment** - Strong **attention to detail**, self-motivation, and ability to work independently - Excellent **verbal and written communication** skills - Strong interpersonal and **organizational skills** **We do not offer sponsorship** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.