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Warehouse Forklift Operator

Responsible for the manual stacking of ice cream containers, operating powered industrial forklifts, overseeing numerous pieces of automation in one of the world's largest freezers and communicating effectively and clearly with fellow peers. Working in a cold storage warehouse environment.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Storing, hauling, and inducting pallets in the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS).
• Preparing product for storage in the ASRS by stacking, wrapping, and labeling pallets.
• Ensure compliance to Food Safety and Quality programs and processes.
• Report when necessary to all calls to help stack product entering the freezer and sorter jams on the conveyors.
• Stocking the Track Room with pallets, pallet pads, wraps, and labels.
• Complete all job duties in accordance with safety procedures/policies, verbal instructions from Freezer Leadership, best practices, and work documents such as: Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Works, and Talking Points.

Pay: $25.54/hr with pay increases at 3 months and 6 months. Top rate of pay at 6 months is $28.38/hr. Night shift will receive an additional $1.50/hr for night shift differential.

Day shift approximate start time of 4:55 AM or 6:55 AM. Night shift start time of 4:55 PM or 6:55 PM. Normal shift length of 10-12 hours.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Warehouse experience and forklift knowledge preferred.
• Must know or be able to learn basic safety and orientation knowledge, systems flow and overview of all departments of the freezer and be able to be trained in a specialized area of work.
• Must have time management and effective communication skills.
• Must be able to pass proficiency tests in the allotted amount of time after training.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this position, to be considered for an interview you must complete an online application at www.wellscareers.com.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis.

Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.

Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny, lower-calorie Halo Top, the iconic Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics.

Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the "Ice Cream Capital of the World" as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada.

What We Offer:

At Wells, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 2208899
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 03/24/2026, 09:06 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1191 18th St SW, Le Mars, IA, 51031, US